A southern Pennsylvania school board has voted to reinstate the school district's old mascot logo depicting a Native American fighter, despite criticism that it is outdated and culturally insensitive.
The Southern York County School District voted 7-2 Thursday to reinstate the logo. The logo was retired in April 2021 by the previous board, which also chose to keep the Susquehannock High School team name as “Warriors.”
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The vote followed a lengthy discussion that included an approximately two-hour public comment session and an hour-long presentation by the Native American Guardian Association (NAGA), a nonprofit organization that works against the removal of Native American mascots. Ta.
A Pennsylvania school district has voted to reinstate the logo of a Native American sports team and keep the “Warriors” name. (Fox News)
Some parents opposed the logo's reinstatement, arguing that the school board lacked humanity and should focus on education. Some students said the debate over the logo intensified racial bullying.
Supporters of the logo cited the district's history and said many students and parents support the logo but fear being called racist.
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The school board has five new members elected last November after running for office using the old mascot in campaign materials, changing the majority's position on the logo issue.
