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1 school use the "Pete" mascot.
Most common states: California (1)
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Let's talk about Pete, but not just any Pete – we're focusing on Prospector Pete, the former mascot of California State University, Long Beach. This mascot has a rich history, but it's also a bit complex. Prospector Pete was created to honor the California Gold Rush of 1849, symbolizing the idea of "striking gold" in education. However, over time, it became clear that this era was also marked by significant hardship and violence against Native American communities. As the university's student body became more diverse, the mascot's meaning shifted, and it was eventually decided to retire Prospector Pete to promote a more inclusive environment 🏆. This change shows how important it is to listen to different perspectives and ensure that our symbols reflect our values. So, even though Prospector Pete is no longer the official mascot, its story teaches us a lot about history, diversity, and the power of community ✨.
Hear how the Pete fuels school spirit across the MascotFinder community.
“We count 1 programs flying the Pete banner across California. It is the spark that fills the stands every Friday night.”
Drew Garcia
California Booster Council
“Per capita, no one rallies like California. With 1 schools per million residents, the Pete is part of daily conversations here.”
Casey Singh
California Local Sports Desk
“With 1 states logging sightings, the Pete travels well. Alumni love spotting it on away schedules.”
Kai Hughes
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 Pete mascot across 1 state.
The Pete shows up most in California (1). Ca also has the strongest per-capita concentration of this mascot.
Schools give the Pete a unique classification in our records.
High School programs adopt the Pete most often (1 schools).