Still, each high school mascot comes with a history behind it, whether it dates back more than a century (see: the Hampton Crabbers) or was voted on by students 10 years ago (see: the Warhill Lions).

But Connecticut also has some new kids on the block with some one-of-a-kind mascots ... East Hampton has the only Bellringers in the country in high school sports, and its town has as rich ...