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(KAIR)--Despite a last minute attempt to halt the naming of a new mascot for Atchison’s USD 409, including the submission of a petition said to contain 700 signatures, the Board of Education voted Monday night to name “Phoenix” as the new district-wide mascot.
“Phoenix replaces the former Atchison High School “Redmen” and Atchison Middle School “Braves.” Both names were retired in April on a unanimous vote of the school board, following long studies, and citing insensitivity toward Native Americans.
The school board Monday night voted 5 to 1 to approve the new mascot, with the 1 being school board member Dr. John Eplee who abstained following comments indicating a desire to slow the process.
Recent community surveys placed “Phoenix” as the top selection.
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