The Woodward Polar Bears wear blue and white for athletics and either chose their nickname because they are located in the north end of Toledo, or because former principal Charles LaRue named them after his alma mater at Ohio Northern University.
The Woodward Polar Bears are known for wearing blue and white uniforms, and their nickname could be attributed to their location in the northern part of Toledo or to a connection with Charles LaRue's alma mater, Ohio Northern University.