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5 schools use the "Sages" mascot.
Most common states: Illinois (4), Colorado (1)
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Hey there Let's talk about the Sages, a unique mascot that you might not come across every day. The Sages mascot, often represented by a wise owl named Sammy Sage, has its roots in Thomas Jefferson's nickname and his home, Monticello. This clever connection makes the Sages stand out, especially in Illinois where it's most popular. Unlike mascots that are fierce animals, the Sages embody wisdom and intelligence 📖, reflecting the educational values of the schools that adopt this mascot. It's a cool way to show that being smart and wise can be just as powerful as being strong and fast ⚡. So, next time you hear about the Sages, remember they're all about celebrating knowledge and wisdom ⭐
Hear how the Sages fuels school spirit across the MascotFinder community.
“We count 4 programs flying the Sages banner across Illinois. It is the spark that fills the stands every Friday night.”
Taylor Patel
Illinois Booster Council
“Per capita, no one rallies like Illinois. With 4 schools per million residents, the Sages is part of daily conversations here.”
Rowan Hughes
Illinois Local Sports Desk
“Students tell us the Sages delivers the perfect person energy—easy to chant, easy to rally behind, and instantly recognizable on social clips.”
Taylor Carter
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 Sages mascot across 2 states.
The Sages shows up most in Illinois (4) and Colorado (1). Il also has the strongest per-capita concentration of this mascot.
Schools classify the Sages as a Person and Scholar mascot.
High School programs adopt the Sages most often (2 schools). Elementary (1) and Middle School (1) also feature this mascot.