© Matthew A. Werner, 2025
Have you have heard that Michigan City Elston High School got its Red Devils nickname because it was built on an ancient burial ground? Or that LaPorte High School became the Slicers because the owner of the U.S. Slicing Machine Company loved basketball and sponsored the team’s uniforms? These stories are more folklore than fact. If you’ve ever wondered where these mascots originated, read on. This is the real story how the Red Devils and Slicers got their names.
