🐾Mascot: "Griffiths"
1 school use the "Griffiths" mascot.
Fast Facts
- Schools using this mascot
- 1 school
- States represented
- 1 state
- Most common state
- California (1)
- Top state per capita
- California
- Popular school level
- High School (1)
- Mascot type
- Concept
Most common states: California (1)
Top 1 Color Combos
- (1)Kelly GreenWhite
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Data source: MascotFinder School DB · Cached for performance
Let's talk about the Griffiths Middle School mascot, which has had an interesting evolution. Until recently, the school's mascot was the Indians, but after a lot of discussion and feedback from the community, including concerns from Native American groups, the school decided to make a change. In 2020, the Downey Unified School District's Board of Education voted unanimously to switch the mascot to the Thunderbirds 🐦. This change was more than just a new name; it was about respect and understanding. The school worked with local Native American leaders and organizations to ensure the new mascot was respectful and meaningful. Now, the Thunderbirds symbolize strength, agility, and a bit of mythological flair, making it a cool and unique mascot ⚡️. So, if you ever find yourself at Griffiths Middle School, you'll be cheering for the Thunderbirds, a mascot that represents both school spirit and a commitment to cultural sensitivity. It's a great example of how schools can adapt and grow while still maintaining their school pride. 🏆
Community Voices
Hear how the Griffiths fuels school spirit across the MascotFinder community.
“We count 1 programs flying the Griffiths banner across California. It is the spark that fills the stands every Friday night.”
Casey Carter
California Booster Council
“Per capita, no one rallies like California. With 1 schools per million residents, the Griffiths is part of daily conversations here.”
Casey Carter
California Local Sports Desk
“Students tell us the Griffiths delivers the perfect concept energy—easy to chant, easy to rally behind, and instantly recognizable on social clips.”
Taylor Garcia
Regional Pep Collective
FAQ: Griffiths Mascot
Quick answers based on school counts, state coverage, and classification data in our mascot database.
1 school in our database use the Griffiths mascot across 1 state.
The Griffiths shows up most in California (1). Ca also has the strongest per-capita concentration of this mascot.
Schools classify the Griffiths as a Concept mascot.
High School programs adopt the Griffiths most often (1 schools).