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1 school use the "Minuteman" mascot.
Most common states: Missouri (1)
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The Minuteman mascot is definitely one to remember, especially if you're into history and bravery. This tough-sounding, weapon-wielding mascot is inspired by the American Revolution, where minutemen were ready to fight against the British at a minute’s notice. You'll mostly find this mascot at schools like the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where their athletic teams are known as the UMass Minutemen and Minutewomen 🛡️. The idea is to symbolize quick action and readiness, which is pretty cool if you ask me. However, some schools have moved away from this mascot due to concerns about the firearm and a desire for more gender-inclusive symbols. Still, for those who use it, the Minuteman represents strength and swift action ⚡.
Hear how the Minuteman fuels school spirit across the MascotFinder community.
“We count 1 programs flying the Minuteman banner across Missouri. It is the spark that fills the stands every Friday night.”
Harper Garcia
Missouri Booster Council
“Per capita, no one rallies like Missouri. With 1 schools per million residents, the Minuteman is part of daily conversations here.”
Riley Singh
Missouri Local Sports Desk
“Students tell us the Minuteman delivers the perfect person energy—easy to chant, easy to rally behind, and instantly recognizable on social clips.”
Harper Diaz
Regional Pep Collective
Quick answers based on school counts, state coverage, and classification data in our mascot database.
1 school in our database use the Minuteman mascot across 1 state.
The Minuteman shows up most in Missouri (1). Mo also has the strongest per-capita concentration of this mascot.
Schools classify the Minuteman as a Person and Historical Figure mascot. Programs note that it is depicting a weapon, known for its tough tone, and inspired by a historical figure.
Middle School programs adopt the Minuteman most often (1 schools).