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1 school use the "EI" mascot.
Most common states: New York (1)
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Hey there Let's talk about the mascot of East Islip High School, which was once known as the "Redmen." This mascot has been a topic of discussion for a long time, especially because it involved Native American imagery. Recently, New York state decided that all schools had to remove Native American mascots and imagery by the end of the 2022-2023 school year. The "Redmen" mascot had a lot of history and emotional attachment for many alumni, but it also sparked controversy and calls for change. Some people felt it was important to respect Native American cultures and not use imagery that could be seen as offensive. In 2021, the school took down the mascot image from the school's exterior, which was a significant step towards a more inclusive environment. Now, East Islip High School is on the path to finding a new mascot that everyone can be proud of. It's an interesting time to see how schools adapt and change to become more welcoming and respectful to all communities. Who knows what the new mascot will be? Maybe something that's just as spirited and fun, but in a way that everyone can celebrate 🏆 🏆
Hear how the EI fuels school spirit across the MascotFinder community.
“We count 1 programs flying the EI banner across New York. It is the spark that fills the stands every Friday night.”
Morgan Hughes
New York Booster Council
“Per capita, no one rallies like New York. With 1 schools per million residents, the EI is part of daily conversations here.”
Riley Garcia
New York Local Sports Desk
“With 1 states logging sightings, the EI travels well. Alumni love spotting it on away schedules.”
Riley Kim
MascotFinder Community Council
Quick answers based on school counts, state coverage, and classification data in our mascot database.
1 school in our database use the EI mascot across 1 state.
The EI shows up most in New York (1). Ny also has the strongest per-capita concentration of this mascot.
Schools give the EI a unique classification in our records.
Other programs adopt the EI most often (1 schools).