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1 school use the "Apache Indians" mascot.
Most common states: Colorado (1)
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The Apache Indians mascot, though it might sound like a relic from another time, was once a symbol for a school in Colorado. However, due to a new law in Colorado, schools have had to rethink their mascots to ensure they are respectful and not derogatory. The Apache Indians mascot, for instance, was used by Avondale Elementary School in Pueblo County, but they've since switched to the All Stars to avoid any potential issues⭐. This change is part of a broader effort to make school mascots more inclusive and respectful, especially when it comes to Native American imagery. The law allows schools to keep their mascots only if they have a partnership with a federally recognized tribe, which wasn't the case here. So, Avondale Elementary decided to go for a more universal and positive symbol – the All Stars – to represent their school spirit. It's interesting to see how schools are adapting to these changes, making sure their mascots inspire pride without causing offense. This shift shows that schools are actively working to be more considerate and respectful of different cultures🛡️.
Hear how the Apache Indians fuels school spirit across the MascotFinder community.
“We count 1 programs flying the Apache Indians banner across Colorado. It is the spark that fills the stands every Friday night.”
Kai Lopez
Colorado Booster Council
“Per capita, no one rallies like Colorado. With 1 schools per million residents, the Apache Indians is part of daily conversations here.”
Phoenix Brooks
Colorado Local Sports Desk
“Students tell us the Apache Indians delivers the perfect person energy—easy to chant, easy to rally behind, and instantly recognizable on social clips.”
Harper Vargas
Regional Pep Collective
Quick answers based on school counts, state coverage, and classification data in our mascot database.
1 school in our database use the Apache Indians mascot across 1 state.
The Apache Indians shows up most in Colorado (1). Co also has the strongest per-capita concentration of this mascot.
Schools classify the Apache Indians as a Person and Historical Figure mascot. Programs note that it is inspired by a historical figure.
Elementary programs adopt the Apache Indians most often (1 schools).