🐾Mascot: "Burros"
11 schools use the "Burros" mascot.
Fast Facts
- Schools using this mascot
- 11 schools
- States represented
- 8 states
- Most common state
- Colorado (2)
- Top state per capita
- North Dakota
- Popular school level
- High School (7)
- Mascot type
- Animal • Mammal
Most common states: Colorado (2), Indiana (2), North Dakota (2)
Top 5 Color Combos
- (2)RedWhite
- (2)RedBlack
- (2)Royal BlueSilver
- (1)Hunter GreenSilver
- (1)GreenGoldDark Green
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Data source: MascotFinder School DB · Cached for performance
When it comes to unique and charming school mascots, the burro definitely stands out. At the Colorado School of Mines, you'll find Blaster the Burro, who is actually represented by two adorable miniature burros named Pepsi and Winkie. These burros are more than just cute faces; they embody the school's spirit of determination and hard work, traits that are highly valued in the mining industry. Pepsi is the photogenic one, posing for photos at events like commencement, while Winkie is the speedy one, often seen running around at games🐾🏃♂️. It's a fun twist to have two burros sharing the role, making sure there's always a Blaster ready to cheer on the Orediggers. Whether they're taking part in parades or therapy sessions, these burros are beloved for their friendly and energetic personalities💖. So next time you think of school mascots, remember that sometimes it takes two burros to bring double the fun and spirit 🎉
Community Voices
Hear how the Burros fuels school spirit across the MascotFinder community.
“We count 2 programs flying the Burros banner across Colorado. It is the spark that fills the stands every Friday night.”
Jordan Singh
Colorado Booster Council
“Per capita, no one rallies like North Dakota. With 2 schools per million residents, the Burros is part of daily conversations here.”
Rowan Sullivan
North Dakota Local Sports Desk
“Students tell us the Burros delivers the perfect animal energy—easy to chant, easy to rally behind, and instantly recognizable on social clips.”
Phoenix Kim
Regional Pep Collective
FAQ: Burros Mascot
Quick answers based on school counts, state coverage, and classification data in our mascot database.
11 schools in our database use the Burros mascot across 8 states.
The Burros shows up most in Colorado (2), Indiana (2), and North Dakota (2). Nd also has the strongest per-capita concentration of this mascot.
Schools classify the Burros as a Animal and Mammal mascot. Programs note that it is often described as cute.
High School programs adopt the Burros most often (7 schools). Elementary (2) and Middle School (1) also feature this mascot.