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4 schools use the "Cossacks" mascot.
Most common states: North Dakota (2), South Dakota (2)
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The Cossack mascot is definitely one of the more unique and intriguing ones you'll find in American schools. Imagine a tough-sounding, weapon-wielding figure that evokes images of historical Russian horsemen. This mascot is used by a handful of schools, and it's particularly popular in North Dakota. The Cossack symbolizes bravery, strength, and a strong sense of tradition 🛡️. It's a mascot that can really get the school spirit fired up, especially during sports events where the team needs to show their fierce side. However, it's worth noting that some places have moved away from this mascot due to historical sensitivities, but for those who use it, it's a powerful symbol of school pride 🏆.
Hear how the Cossacks fuels school spirit across the MascotFinder community.
“We count 2 programs flying the Cossacks banner across North Dakota. It is the spark that fills the stands every Friday night.”
Morgan Singh
North Dakota Booster Council
“Per capita, no one rallies like North Dakota. With 2 schools per million residents, the Cossacks is part of daily conversations here.”
Riley Garcia
North Dakota Local Sports Desk
“Students tell us the Cossacks delivers the perfect person energy—easy to chant, easy to rally behind, and instantly recognizable on social clips.”
Morgan Lopez
Regional Pep Collective
Quick answers based on school counts, state coverage, and classification data in our mascot database.
4 schools in our database use the Cossacks mascot across 2 states.
The Cossacks shows up most in North Dakota (2) and South Dakota (2). Nd also has the strongest per-capita concentration of this mascot.
Schools classify the Cossacks as a Person and Warrior 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 Cossacks most often (3 schools). Elementary (1) also feature this mascot.