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1 school use the "Cougar Kids" mascot.
Most common states: Washington (1)
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Meet the Cougar, a mascot that's both tough-sounding and adorable, making it a favorite among students. The Cougar, often represented by a costumed student, has a rich history, particularly at Washington State University, where it was adopted in 1919 due to the team's speedy and tenacious performance in a game against Cal. Imagine a mascot that embodies the fierce spirit of a wild cat but still manages to look cute and lovable. That's what you get with the Cougar mascot. In Washington State, this mascot is especially popular, and it's not hard to see why – it represents strength, agility, and a whole lot of school spirit. Whether it's cheering at sports events or appearing at school rallies, the Cougar is a symbol that students can really get behind. So, if you ever encounter a school with a Cougar mascot, you know they're all about pride and a strong community.
Hear how the Cougar Kids fuels school spirit across the MascotFinder community.
“We count 1 programs flying the Cougar Kids banner across Washington. It is the spark that fills the stands every Friday night.”
Blair Lopez
Washington Booster Council
“Per capita, no one rallies like Washington. With 1 schools per million residents, the Cougar Kids is part of daily conversations here.”
Blair Kim
Washington Local Sports Desk
“Students tell us the Cougar Kids delivers the perfect animal energy—easy to chant, easy to rally behind, and instantly recognizable on social clips.”
Drew Nguyen
Regional Pep Collective
Quick answers based on school counts, state coverage, and classification data in our mascot database.
1 school in our database use the Cougar Kids mascot across 1 state.
The Cougar Kids shows up most in Washington (1). Wa also has the strongest per-capita concentration of this mascot.
Schools classify the Cougar Kids as a Animal and Mammal mascot. Programs note that it is often described as cute and known for its tough tone.
Elementary programs adopt the Cougar Kids most often (1 schools).