🧑🤝🧑Mascot: "Braves And Squaws"
1 school use the "Braves And Squaws" mascot.
Fast Facts
- Schools using this mascot
- 1 school
- States represented
- 1 state
- Most common state
- Indiana (1)
- Top state per capita
- Indiana
- Popular school level
- Middle School (1)
- Mascot type
- Person • Indigenous People
Most common states: Indiana (1)
Top 1 Color Combos
- (1)RedNavyWhite
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Hey there Let's talk about the Braves and Squaws mascots, specifically at Bellmont High School in Decatur, Indiana. The boys' teams are known as the Braves, while the girls' teams go by the Squaws. These names are definitely tough-sounding and evoke a sense of strength and resilience. The term "Braves" suggests bravery and courage, which are great qualities for any athlete to aspire to. On the other hand, "Squaws" is a term that, although it has been controversial, has been used historically to refer to Native American women. It's interesting to note that these mascots are part of a broader discussion about how schools represent and respect indigenous cultures 🛡️. Despite the controversy, these mascots remain significant symbols for the school's athletic teams.
Community Voices
Hear how the Braves And Squaws fuels school spirit across the MascotFinder community.
“We count 1 programs flying the Braves And Squaws banner across Indiana. It is the spark that fills the stands every Friday night.”
Rowan Hughes
Indiana Booster Council
“Per capita, no one rallies like Indiana. With 1 schools per million residents, the Braves And Squaws is part of daily conversations here.”
Rowan Kim
Indiana Local Sports Desk
“Students tell us the Braves And Squaws delivers the perfect person energy—easy to chant, easy to rally behind, and instantly recognizable on social clips.”
Riley Vargas
Regional Pep Collective
FAQ: Braves And Squaws Mascot
Quick answers based on school counts, state coverage, and classification data in our mascot database.
1 school in our database use the Braves And Squaws mascot across 1 state.
The Braves And Squaws shows up most in Indiana (1). In also has the strongest per-capita concentration of this mascot.
Schools classify the Braves And Squaws as a Person and Indigenous People mascot. Programs note that it is known for its tough tone and inspired by a historical figure.
Middle School programs adopt the Braves And Squaws most often (1 schools).