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5 schools use the "Sachems" mascot.
Most common states: Massachusetts (4), New Hampshire (1)
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The Sachems mascot is a unique and intriguing one, especially if you're into history and cultural significance. The term "Sachem" means "chief" in several Native American languages, particularly those from the Northeast. This mascot is used by several schools, and it's notably popular in New Hampshire. The Sachems often feature a logo or image representing a Native American chief, which can vary from a more traditional standing figure in a blanket with a feathered headband to a more abstract face in profile[ICON_face]. This mascot has been a subject of both pride and controversy over the years, with some communities fiercely defending it as a part of their local heritage, while others have opted to change it due to concerns about cultural sensitivity🛡️. Regardless, the Sachem symbolizes leadership and strength, making it a compelling mascot for any school team.
Hear how the Sachems fuels school spirit across the MascotFinder community.
“We count 4 programs flying the Sachems banner across Massachusetts. It is the spark that fills the stands every Friday night.”
Blair Nguyen
Massachusetts Booster Council
“Per capita, no one rallies like New Hampshire. With 1 schools per million residents, the Sachems is part of daily conversations here.”
Phoenix Kim
New Hampshire Local Sports Desk
“Students tell us the Sachems delivers the perfect person energy—easy to chant, easy to rally behind, and instantly recognizable on social clips.”
Phoenix Kim
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 Sachems mascot across 2 states.
The Sachems shows up most in Massachusetts (4) and New Hampshire (1). Nh also has the strongest per-capita concentration of this mascot.
Schools classify the Sachems as a Person and Historical Figure mascot. Programs note that it is inspired by a historical figure.
High School programs adopt the Sachems most often (4 schools). Middle School (1) also feature this mascot.