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Compton College's team nick-name is the Tartars, named after the Turkic Tatars, so the team nick-name for Compton High School became the "Tartar Babies". The mascot is "Baby Tartar", who wears a diaper and carries a big sword.
It was this time that the mascot changed from a lion to the TARTARS (A Mongolian Warrior). The college was known for being “Adult” Tartars while the high school was considered “Baby” Tartars. In 1933 an earthquake destroyed the administration building, but this did not stop the growth of the students’ enrollment.
Learn about the origin and evolution of the Compton High School mascot, the Tarbabe, from a Lion to a Mongolian Warrior. Discover the milestones, achievements and challenges of the school and its alumni over 100 years.
13 wrz 2024 · Mascot. Compton College 's team nick-name is the Tartars, named after the Turkic Tatars, so the team nick-name for Compton High School became the "Tartar Babies". The mascot is "Baby Tartar", who wears a diaper and carries a big sword. [7] [8] Notable alumni. Rod Barksdale: NFL wide receiver with Los Angeles Raiders and Dallas Cowboys.
TIL that Sir Edward Elgar, composer of, "Pomp and Circumstance March No.1," more commonly known as "The Graduation Song" never actually finished school himself. He only received general education until the age of fifteen. Meanwhile, most of his musical talent came from self-teaching and study.
***UPDATE (10/16/23): Thanks to all who voted for our mascot, the Tarbabe, in the contest. As you can see from the screenshot, we came in a very distant 3rd place in California, getting 5,578...
Meet Joeangel Chavez, Compton High School Class of 2023 graduate. He will be attending Compton College in the fall, studying Photography. Read More about Compton Success Profiles: Joeangel Chavez
