🍕Mascot: "Kernels"
4 schools use the "Kernels" mascot.
Fast Facts
- Schools using this mascot
- 4 schools
- States represented
- 2 states
- Most common state
- South Dakota (3)
- Top state per capita
- South Dakota
- Popular school level
- High School (3)
- Mascot type
- Food
Most common states: South Dakota (3), Washington (1)
Top 3 Color Combos
- (2)GoldBlack
- (1)YellowBlack
- (1)RedGoldWhite
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Hey there Let's talk about one of the most unique school mascots out there: the Kernels. You might be thinking, "Kernels? That sounds like something from the Corn Palace in Mitchell, South Dakota," but it's actually way cooler than that. The Mitchell Kernels got their name from a guy named Kernel who bought the school's basketball uniforms back in the day. So, it's not about corn at all, but about a generous person who helped out the team. This mascot is definitely one of a kind, and it's a fun piece of history that sets the Kernels apart 🦴. In South Dakota, you'll find this mascot at a few schools, and it's a great example of how school spirit can be tied to some really interesting stories. 🌽️✨
Community Voices
Hear how the Kernels fuels school spirit across the MascotFinder community.
“We count 3 programs flying the Kernels banner across South Dakota. It is the spark that fills the stands every Friday night.”
Kai Vargas
South Dakota Booster Council
“Per capita, no one rallies like South Dakota. With 3 schools per million residents, the Kernels is part of daily conversations here.”
Riley Singh
South Dakota Local Sports Desk
“Students tell us the Kernels delivers the perfect food energy—easy to chant, easy to rally behind, and instantly recognizable on social clips.”
Jordan Singh
Regional Pep Collective
FAQ: Kernels Mascot
Quick answers based on school counts, state coverage, and classification data in our mascot database.
4 schools in our database use the Kernels mascot across 2 states.
The Kernels shows up most in South Dakota (3) and Washington (1). Sd also has the strongest per-capita concentration of this mascot.
Schools classify the Kernels as a Food mascot. Programs note that it is representing an inanimate object and linked to food themes.
High School programs adopt the Kernels most often (3 schools). Elementary (1) also feature this mascot.