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26 schools use the "Mounties" mascot.
Most common states: Pennsylvania (7), Michigan (4), New York (3)
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The Mounties mascot is quite an interesting one, especially if you're into tough-sounding and historic figures. Originally, the Mounties mascot was inspired by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, known for their iconic red uniforms and mounts. However, in the context of many US schools, the Mounties mascot has evolved to represent a more generic mountaineer or pioneer spirit. For instance, at Mt. SAC, the old mascot Joe Mountie was a person dressed in a Mountie-inspired outfit, but it was recently replaced due to concerns about its cultural sensitivity. In some schools, the Mounties mascot might be depicted as a rugged pioneer, similar to Davy Crockett, complete with a coon-skin hat and fringed rawhide clothing. This image conveys strength, resilience, and a connection to the great outdoors. While the specific appearance can vary, the Mounties mascot generally embodies a sense of adventure and toughness, making it a compelling and energetic symbol for school spirit. So, if you ever come across a Mounties mascot, you can bet it's there to bring plenty of excitement and pride to the school community 🛡️ ⚡
Hear how the Mounties fuels school spirit across the MascotFinder community.
“We count 7 programs flying the Mounties banner across Pennsylvania. It is the spark that fills the stands every Friday night.”
Drew Diaz
Pennsylvania Booster Council
“Per capita, no one rallies like Rhode Island. With 1 schools per million residents, the Mounties is part of daily conversations here.”
Morgan Carter
Rhode Island Local Sports Desk
“Students tell us the Mounties delivers the perfect person energy—easy to chant, easy to rally behind, and instantly recognizable on social clips.”
Harper Vargas
Regional Pep Collective
Quick answers based on school counts, state coverage, and classification data in our mascot database.
26 schools in our database use the Mounties mascot across 12 states.
The Mounties shows up most in Pennsylvania (7), Michigan (4), and New York (3). Ri also has the strongest per-capita concentration of this mascot.
Schools classify the Mounties as a Person and Law Enforcement mascot. Programs note that it is depicting a weapon, known for its tough tone, and inspired by a historical figure.
High School programs adopt the Mounties most often (12 schools). Elementary (10) and Other (2) also feature this mascot.