The sports teams at the elementary/middle school that my kids attended
had the name "Crusaders" until a couple of years ago.  They are now the
"Lakers".

Cathy Spreeman





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Well actually UBL refers to us as Crusaders so maybe that should be
taken as
an offensive nick name now?

Eric J. Burton
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I agree with you Cathy. I graduated from a school, their nickname were
Trojans, another local school were nicknamed Crusaders, and another
Cadets.
its  a
NICKNAME. Not derogatory.
or meant to be.


Frank