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In reply to the discussion: Covington Catholic High School's Tradition of Bigotry [View all]mentalsolstice
(4,497 posts)About that pesky Colonel mascot....Kentucky Colonel is the highest title of honor bestowed by the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Thus its a popular mascot in the state. The history of the organization goes back to the War of 1812. Im sure there are Colonels who have a very tainted, ugly reputation. OTOH, yours truly is a Colonel along with Muhammad Ali and Barack Obama and others. I dont know of anyone except Col. Sanders that uses the title. I dont introduce or address myself as Col. Mentalsolstice. The honorary title is bestowed by the Gov. or Sec. of State. In my case it was granted by Democratic Gov. Wallace Wilkinson.
That said, Im disgusted and repulsed by the behavior of CovCath, past and present. I hate that they co-opted an honor as their mascot.