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2 schools use the "Maccabees" mascot.
Most common states: Ohio (1), Tennessee (1)
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Meet the Maccabees, a unique and formidable school mascot that's steeped in history and heroism. The Maccabees were a group of Jewish freedom fighters who, back in the 2nd century BC, led a daring rebellion against the ruling Seleucid Empire. Led by Judas Maccabeus, they were known for their bravery and the nickname "the war hammer" due to their fierce battles🛡️. At Yeshiva University, the Maccabees mascot symbolizes strength, courage, and the spirit of fighting for what you believe in. It's a powerful reminder that even the underdogs can make a big impact. While this mascot might not be as common as some others, it's definitely a cool and inspiring one that stands out🏆. So, the next time you hear about the Maccabees, remember they're not just a mascot – they're heroes from history who fought for freedom and their culture. That's some serious school spirit right there ⭐
Hear how the Maccabees fuels school spirit across the MascotFinder community.
“We count 1 programs flying the Maccabees banner across Ohio. It is the spark that fills the stands every Friday night.”
Phoenix Hughes
Ohio Booster Council
“Per capita, no one rallies like Tennessee. With 1 schools per million residents, the Maccabees is part of daily conversations here.”
Rowan Hughes
Tennessee Local Sports Desk
“Students tell us the Maccabees delivers the perfect person energy—easy to chant, easy to rally behind, and instantly recognizable on social clips.”
Morgan Patel
Regional Pep Collective
Quick answers based on school counts, state coverage, and classification data in our mascot database.
2 schools in our database use the Maccabees mascot across 2 states.
The Maccabees shows up most in Ohio (1) and Tennessee (1). Tn also has the strongest per-capita concentration of this mascot.
Schools classify the Maccabees as a Person and Historical Figure mascot. Programs note that it is inspired by a historical figure.
Other programs adopt the Maccabees most often (1 schools). High School (1) also feature this mascot.