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43 schools use the "Colonels" mascot.
Most common states: Kentucky (20), Virginia (4), Georgia (2)
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Hey there Let's talk about one of the coolest and toughest-sounding mascots out there: the Colonels. This mascot is more than just a name; it's a symbol of strength and leadership. Imagine a person dressed in colonial-era attire, often wielding a sword or rifle, looking ready for action 🔪⚔️. The Colonel mascot is used by 43 schools across the USA, but it's especially popular in Kentucky, where the spirit of southern pride and historical significance come alive. These mascots prob remind you of brave military leaders from the past, and that's exactly what they're meant to do. They embody courage, discipline, and a strong sense of community. Whether it's Centre College with its Praying Colonel, which ties back to their religious and southern roots, or other schools that adopt this mascot, the Colonel is all about inspiring students to be their best selves. So next time you see a Colonel mascot, you'll know it's more than just a name – it's a symbol of pride and resilience 💪⭐.
Hear how the Colonels fuels school spirit across the MascotFinder community.
“We count 20 programs flying the Colonels banner across Kentucky. It is the spark that fills the stands every Friday night.”
Morgan Patel
Kentucky Booster Council
“Per capita, no one rallies like Kentucky. With 20 schools per million residents, the Colonels is part of daily conversations here.”
Avery Garcia
Kentucky Local Sports Desk
“Students tell us the Colonels delivers the perfect person energy—easy to chant, easy to rally behind, and instantly recognizable on social clips.”
Drew Garcia
Regional Pep Collective
Quick answers based on school counts, state coverage, and classification data in our mascot database.
43 schools in our database use the Colonels mascot across 17 states.
The Colonels shows up most in Kentucky (20), Virginia (4), and Georgia (2). Ky also has the strongest per-capita concentration of this mascot.
Schools classify the Colonels as a Person and Military mascot. Programs note that it is depicting a weapon, known for its tough tone, and inspired by a historical figure.
High School programs adopt the Colonels most often (28 schools). Middle School (10) and Elementary (4) also feature this mascot.