What is a Bluejacket?????

Some of you may ask... What is a Bluejacket??? Its clearly not like other schools nor it an animal or popular character.... here is what a Bluejacket is. With new staff coming in as well as students I think this is one of the best times to post this.

What is a "Bluejacket?" The Caterwood school nickname does not describe a ferocious animal or brave warrior, but rather an unusual name with a variety of origins. It has been linked to fast sailing ships or to the apparel that crews of these ships wore. The true beginning of "The Bluejackets" is not as exciting as sailing the ocean. However, it speaks highly of the longtime community support and involvement the Caterwood area has provided to its high school students over the years. In 1927 the Caterwood High School basketball team won the district 16 title for the first time. In honor of this event, a group of local businessmen purchased blue jackets with a white "CHS" on the front. The new "blue jackets" were the talk of the town. The following year, new blue warm-up suits were purchased and this added to the "blue jacket" image. Caterwood town Paper in 1932 subsequently used the term "Bluejackets" when referring to Caterwood High School athletes. Through the years, Bluejacket sports has come to stand for quality kids and quality programs. The long standing community involvement has grown to include the greater Caterwood area, and continues to provide support for these fine young men and women. All high school sports teams are known as the "Caterwood Bluejackets".