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3 schools use the "Whip-Purs" mascot.
Most common states: Illinois (3)
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Meet the Whip-Purs, one of the most unique and adorable mascots you'll ever come across, especially in Illinois. This cute cat mascot, often depicted holding a whip, has a fascinating origin story. The name "Whip-Purs" came about in the 1940s when a student suggested combining the first three letters of the school colors, white and purple, to create "Whi-Pur," which later evolved into "Whip-Purs" to sound more like a real word[ICON_cat]. Hampshire High School, along with Hampshire Middle School, proudly use this mascot, making it a beloved symbol in their community. It's definitely a standout and shows that even the most creative ideas can become an integral part of school spirit🏆. So, the next time you hear about the Whip-Purs, remember it's not just a mascot, but a piece of school history that's both fun and meaningful.
Hear how the Whip-Purs fuels school spirit across the MascotFinder community.
“We count 3 programs flying the Whip-Purs banner across Illinois. It is the spark that fills the stands every Friday night.”
Casey Vargas
Illinois Booster Council
“Per capita, no one rallies like Illinois. With 3 schools per million residents, the Whip-Purs is part of daily conversations here.”
Drew Singh
Illinois Local Sports Desk
“Students tell us the Whip-Purs delivers the perfect animal energy—easy to chant, easy to rally behind, and instantly recognizable on social clips.”
Phoenix Sullivan
Regional Pep Collective
Quick answers based on school counts, state coverage, and classification data in our mascot database.
3 schools in our database use the Whip-Purs mascot across 1 state.
The Whip-Purs shows up most in Illinois (3). Il also has the strongest per-capita concentration of this mascot.
Schools classify the Whip-Purs as a Animal and Mammal mascot. Programs note that it is often described as cute.
Elementary programs adopt the Whip-Purs most often (1 schools). Middle School (1) and High School (1) also feature this mascot.