Photo courtesy of Sturgis High School
Scoopers
School: Sturgis (Mich.)"Scooper Sam" reflects Sturgis' historical roots in which calvarymen stationed in Fort Meade claimed Sturgis merchants "scooped" them every Thursday. The Sturgis merchants, meanwhile, claimed they made so much money it could be "scooped" from the streets. Nowadays, Scooper Sam dresses like a disheveled teenager but is a fond reflection of Sturgis' past.
