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4 schools use the "Grenadiers" mascot.
Most common states: Florida (2), Illinois (1), Pennsylvania (1)
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Meet the Grenadiers, one of the coolest and most unique school mascots out there A Grenadier is essentially an elite soldier from the Revolutionary War era, kinda like the green berets of back then. They were known for being brave, agile, and strong – perfect qualities for a school mascot. At IU Southeast, for instance, the Grenadier mascot, named Gus, is a tall and formidable figure, symbolizing the school's values of bravery and strength. The name was chosen through a school-wide poll, and Gus has been representing the school since the 1971-72 school year 🛡️. So, the next time you hear about Grenadiers, remember they're not just tough-sounding; they're also steeped in history and symbolism ⭐.
Hear how the Grenadiers fuels school spirit across the MascotFinder community.
“We count 2 programs flying the Grenadiers banner across Florida. It is the spark that fills the stands every Friday night.”
Avery Garcia
Florida Booster Council
“Per capita, no one rallies like Florida. With 2 schools per million residents, the Grenadiers is part of daily conversations here.”
Morgan Brooks
Florida Local Sports Desk
“Students tell us the Grenadiers delivers the perfect person energy—easy to chant, easy to rally behind, and instantly recognizable on social clips.”
Phoenix Sullivan
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 Grenadiers mascot across 3 states.
The Grenadiers shows up most in Florida (2), Illinois (1), and Pennsylvania (1). Fl also has the strongest per-capita concentration of this mascot.
Schools classify the Grenadiers 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 Grenadiers most often (3 schools). Other (1) also feature this mascot.