✨Mascot: "Kewpies"
1 school use the "Kewpies" mascot.
Fast Facts
- Schools using this mascot
- 1 school
- States represented
- 1 state
- Most common state
- Missouri (1)
- Top state per capita
- Missouri
- Popular school level
- High School (1)
- Mascot type
- Mythological
Most common states: Missouri (1)
Top 1 Color Combos
- (1)Royal BlueGold
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If you've ever heard of the Kewpies, you're probably wondering what these adorable mascots are all about. The Kewpies, used by Hickman High School in Columbia, Missouri, are quite the unique and charming creatures. Created by Rose O'Neill in 1909, Kewpies are essentially naked, smiling babies that resemble little round fairies. They were originally comic strip characters and later became popular as paper dolls and figurines. The name "Kewpie" was adopted by the school in 1914, symbolizing the spirit of keeping smiling, even in tough times 😊. It's a mythological mascot that adds a touch of whimsy and positivity to the school's athletic teams. So, the next time you hear about the Kewpies, just remember: they're all about spreading joy and good vibes ⭐
Community Voices
Hear how the Kewpies fuels school spirit across the MascotFinder community.
“We count 1 programs flying the Kewpies banner across Missouri. It is the spark that fills the stands every Friday night.”
Avery Lopez
Missouri Booster Council
“Per capita, no one rallies like Missouri. With 1 schools per million residents, the Kewpies is part of daily conversations here.”
Harper Kim
Missouri Local Sports Desk
“Students tell us the Kewpies delivers the perfect mythological energy—easy to chant, easy to rally behind, and instantly recognizable on social clips.”
Rowan Hughes
Regional Pep Collective
FAQ: Kewpies Mascot
Quick answers based on school counts, state coverage, and classification data in our mascot database.
1 school in our database use the Kewpies mascot across 1 state.
The Kewpies shows up most in Missouri (1). Mo also has the strongest per-capita concentration of this mascot.
Schools classify the Kewpies as a Mythological mascot. Programs note that it is often described as cute and inspired by mythology.
High School programs adopt the Kewpies most often (1 schools).