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1 school use the "Midegetts" mascot.
Most common states: Illinois (1)
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The "Midgets" mascot, used by Freeburg Community High School in Illinois, has a intriguing and somewhat complex history. This mascot originated back in the 1930s when a sportswriter nicknamed the school's basketball team the "Midgets" because the tallest player was only 5'10" and yet they managed to defeat an unbeaten team. While it was intended as a term of admiration, many people today, especially those with dwarfism, consider it to be a derogatory and dehumanizing word 🛡️. The use of this mascot has sparked a lot of debate, with some arguing that it's a cherished tradition and others believing it's time for a change to avoid offending anyone. Recently, the Illinois House passed a bill that would require the school to change its mascot to something more inclusive by 2028 ⚡. Despite the controversy, the "Midgets" mascot remains a unique part of Freeburg High School's identity, highlighting the importance of considering the impact of words on different communities ⭐.
Hear how the Midegetts fuels school spirit across the MascotFinder community.
“We count 1 programs flying the Midegetts banner across Illinois. It is the spark that fills the stands every Friday night.”
Morgan Singh
Illinois Booster Council
“Per capita, no one rallies like Illinois. With 1 schools per million residents, the Midegetts is part of daily conversations here.”
Avery Lopez
Illinois Local Sports Desk
“With 1 states logging sightings, the Midegetts travels well. Alumni love spotting it on away schedules.”
Phoenix Nguyen
MascotFinder Community Council
Quick answers based on school counts, state coverage, and classification data in our mascot database.
1 school in our database use the Midegetts mascot across 1 state.
The Midegetts shows up most in Illinois (1). Il also has the strongest per-capita concentration of this mascot.
Schools give the Midegetts a unique classification in our records.
Other programs adopt the Midegetts most often (1 schools).