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75 schools use the "Bombers" mascot.
Most common states: Illinois (10), Iowa (8), Indiana (8)
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The Bombers mascot is definitely one that packs a punch, both in its tough-sounding name and its fast, powerful associations. This mascot is used by about 75 schools across the USA, and it's particularly popular in North Dakota. The origins of this mascot can be quite interesting; for example, at Richland High School in Washington, the name "Bombers" came from a fundraising effort during World War II where local workers donated a day's pay to buy a B-17 bomber, which they named "Day's Pay". The name often comes with imagery of speed and strength, reflecting the capabilities of bomber aircraft. It's not just about the plane itself, but also about the community spirit and dedication that led to these mascots being adopted. So, the next time you hear someone cheering for the Bombers, remember the rich history and the symbolism of speed and resilience behind that name🚀🛡️.
Hear how the Bombers fuels school spirit across the MascotFinder community.
“We count 10 programs flying the Bombers banner across Illinois. It is the spark that fills the stands every Friday night.”
Kai Vargas
Illinois Booster Council
“Per capita, no one rallies like North Dakota. With 3 schools per million residents, the Bombers is part of daily conversations here.”
Morgan Brooks
North Dakota Local Sports Desk
“Students tell us the Bombers delivers the perfect object energy—easy to chant, easy to rally behind, and instantly recognizable on social clips.”
Morgan Singh
Regional Pep Collective
Quick answers based on school counts, state coverage, and classification data in our mascot database.
75 schools in our database use the Bombers mascot across 20 states.
The Bombers shows up most in Illinois (10), Iowa (8), and Indiana (8). Nd also has the strongest per-capita concentration of this mascot.
Schools classify the Bombers as a Object and Vehicle mascot. Programs note that it is representing an inanimate object, given a fast-sounding name, and known for its tough tone.
High School programs adopt the Bombers most often (37 schools). Elementary (22) and Middle School (9) also feature this mascot.