"Rusty the Wildcat" joined the Grove family in March of 2014. The Grove cheerleaders sponsored Rusty’s “adoption" with the entire student body repaying the cheerleaders by voting on the new mascot’s name. Each student submitted a possible name that was then voted on by grade levels. The top three names were submitted to the entire school. Students voted on their name choice by placing a donation in one of three 5-gallon water bottles. “Rusty” was not one of the three choices. The 2014 eighth grade class made a last minute donation of $268 with their own name selection of “Rusty.” As other students learned of this the name was overwhelmingly embraced by the students. Rusty is a popular attraction at ballgames and other special events.