LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — Meet Dusty, the diamondback rattlesnake mascot carrying Desert Oasis High School into the national limelight. As the sole contender representing Nevada in the nationwide contest for America’s Best High School Mascot, the spirited serpent has sparked unprecedented campus pride.
“I would say he’s very energetic. Just a hype man for everybody. I think it’s awesome how we’re representing Nevada. It definitely says a lot about our school and how strong our student body is.”
Dusty has propelled Desert Oasis into the Final Four after outlasting 60 rival contenders across the country. Hosted by The 64 in partnership with Jostens—the prominent brand recognized for class rings, letterman jackets, and yearbooks—the bracket-style competition began with an anonymous nomination that rapidly transformed into a full-scale campus movement.
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