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18 schools use the "Plainsmen" mascot.
Most common states: New York (4), Iowa (3), California (2)
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The Plainsmen mascot is quite the legend, especially in Wyoming. This personified mascot represents the rugged and adventurous spirit of the American plains. Imagine a brave and resilient individual, ready to face the open vastness of the high plains – that's what the Plainsmen embody. Used by 18 schools, it's one of the most popular mascots in Wyoming, reflecting the state's rich history and connection to the wide-open spaces. At Laramie High School, for example, the Plainsmen and Lady Plainsmen are symbols of strength and community pride🛡️. So, if you ever find yourself in Wyoming, you might just come across a few Plainsmen cheering on their teams with a lot of heart and spirit
Hear how the Plainsmen fuels school spirit across the MascotFinder community.
“We count 4 programs flying the Plainsmen banner across New York. It is the spark that fills the stands every Friday night.”
Drew Carter
New York Booster Council
“Per capita, no one rallies like Wyoming. With 1 schools per million residents, the Plainsmen is part of daily conversations here.”
Phoenix Hughes
Wyoming Local Sports Desk
“Students tell us the Plainsmen delivers the perfect person energy—easy to chant, easy to rally behind, and instantly recognizable on social clips.”
Rowan Nguyen
Regional Pep Collective
Quick answers based on school counts, state coverage, and classification data in our mascot database.
18 schools in our database use the Plainsmen mascot across 11 states.
The Plainsmen shows up most in New York (4), Iowa (3), and California (2). Wy also has the strongest per-capita concentration of this mascot.
Schools classify the Plainsmen as a Person and Historical Figure mascot. Programs note that it is inspired by a historical figure.
High School programs adopt the Plainsmen most often (12 schools). Elementary (4) and Middle School (2) also feature this mascot.