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5 schools use the "Poets" mascot.
Most common states: Florida (1), Massachusetts (1), Maryland (1)
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Meet the Poets, a unique and fascinating mascot that stands out in the world of high school sports. The Sidney Lanier High School in Montgomery, Alabama, is perhaps the most famous example of a school adopting this literary legend as their mascot. Here’s the cool part: back in 1928, Lanier High School won a crucial football game against Montgomery County, and this victory decided that the new consolidated school would keep the Lanier name and, by extension, the Poets mascot🏆. This mascot honors Sidney Lanier, a celebrated Southern poet, Confederate soldier, and musician who left a lasting mark on American literature. It’s pretty rare for a school mascot to be named after a historical figure, especially one with such a rich cultural background. The Poets mascot is a nod to the power of words and creativity, making it a truly special and meaningful symbol for the students and athletes of Sidney Lanier High School. So, the next time you hear about the Poets, remember they're not just any team – they're a team with a story and a legacy that's hard to match📖.
Hear how the Poets fuels school spirit across the MascotFinder community.
“We count 1 programs flying the Poets banner across Florida. It is the spark that fills the stands every Friday night.”
Taylor Hughes
Florida Booster Council
“Per capita, no one rallies like Alabama. With 1 schools per million residents, the Poets is part of daily conversations here.”
Casey Kim
Alabama Local Sports Desk
“Students tell us the Poets delivers the perfect person energy—easy to chant, easy to rally behind, and instantly recognizable on social clips.”
Blair Brooks
Regional Pep Collective
Quick answers based on school counts, state coverage, and classification data in our mascot database.
5 schools in our database use the Poets mascot across 5 states.
The Poets shows up most in Florida (1), Massachusetts (1), and Maryland (1). Al also has the strongest per-capita concentration of this mascot.
Schools classify the Poets as a Person mascot.
Middle School programs adopt the Poets most often (2 schools). High School (2) and Elementary (1) also feature this mascot.