3. Cornjerkers (Hoopeston HS) "The Sweetcorn Capital of the World" is Hoopeston, Illinois, and a cornjerker is (or was) a farmer who harvested corn.

“Whi-Pur” won the school’s mascot contest in the 1940s. The school’s colors were white and purple, ... Illinois, and a cornjerker is (or was) a farmer who harvested corn.

The cornjerker has evolved over the years, ... Eventually, his class even raised money to get the first mascot. Danville’s Custard Cup opens for 75th year of operation ...

Freeburg isn’t the only Illinois town with an unusual — or controversial — high school mascot. ... “cornjerker” was used commonly in reference to the laborers who worked the corn fields.

The town is known primarily for its annual Sweet Corn Festival; its high school mascot known as the Cornjerker; and the National Sweetheart Pageant, which has produced eight Miss America winners.

HOOPESTON – When members of a community group aimed at improving Hoopeston were thinking of way to promote their cause, they immediately thought of the high school's unique mascot.

We are fortunate to have some of the best nicknames in America in Illinois. Freeport and New Berlin are home to the Pretzles. The folks in Teutopolis are proud of ...