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17 schools use the "Friars" mascot.
Most common states: Illinois (5), Pennsylvania (4), New Jersey (2)
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When it comes to unique and historic mascots, the Friars definitely stand out. The Friars mascot, often depicted as a person in a friar's robe, has a rich history tied to the Dominican Order. This mascot is not just a random choice; it's deeply rooted in the educational and spiritual values of the schools that use it. For instance, Providence College's mascot, known as "Friar Dom" or "Brother Dominic," honors St. Dominic de Guzman, the founder of the Dominican Order who was all about education for everyone, regardless of their background📚. This mascot might not be as flashy as some others, but it carries a significant amount of tradition and meaning. It's a symbol of dedication, knowledge, and community, which are all awesome values to represent in a school. So, the next time you see a Friars mascot, remember the cool history and principles it stands for🏆.
Hear how the Friars fuels school spirit across the MascotFinder community.
“We count 5 programs flying the Friars banner across Illinois. It is the spark that fills the stands every Friday night.”
Taylor Carter
Illinois Booster Council
“Per capita, no one rallies like Illinois. With 5 schools per million residents, the Friars is part of daily conversations here.”
Taylor Brooks
Illinois Local Sports Desk
“Students tell us the Friars delivers the perfect person energy—easy to chant, easy to rally behind, and instantly recognizable on social clips.”
Casey Diaz
Regional Pep Collective
Quick answers based on school counts, state coverage, and classification data in our mascot database.
17 schools in our database use the Friars mascot across 9 states.
The Friars shows up most in Illinois (5), Pennsylvania (4), and New Jersey (2). Il also has the strongest per-capita concentration of this mascot.
Schools classify the Friars as a Person and Religious Figure mascot. Programs note that it is inspired by a historical figure.
High School programs adopt the Friars most often (9 schools). Other (7) and Elementary (1) also feature this mascot.