Union Public Schools Continues Search For New Mascot

Union Public Schools is contacting students, parents, and staff to ask about ideas for a new mascot. The school board voted unanimously in November 2020 to remove the "Redskins" name and logo after 75 years.

Monday, May 17th 2021, 12:52 pm

By: News On 6


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Union Public Schools is contacting students, parents, and staff to ask about ideas for a new mascot.

The school board voted unanimously in November 2020 to remove the "Redskins" name and logo after 75 years.

The board previously said the mascot is offensive and a brutal reminder of what Native American people have endured. 

Related Story: Union School Board Votes Unanimously To Discontinue Use Of 'Redskins' Mascot

The district said it will go through several more steps before making a final decision.

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