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3 schools use the "Shockers" mascot.
Most common states: Washington (2), Kansas (1)
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Meet the Shockers, the unique and tough-sounding mascot of Wichita State University in Kansas. This mascot isn't a fierce animal or a heroic figure, but rather a bundle of wheat, which might sound unusual, but it has a cool backstory. The name "Shockers" originated in 1904 when many of the school's athletes earned money by harvesting, or "shocking," wheat during the summer. This hard work made them tough enough to play intense sports, and the name stuck. Today, WuShock, the mascot, is a big, muscle-bound bundle of wheat who supports all Wichita State sports and makes appearances around campus and the city [ICON_wheat] 💪. It's a fun and quirky way to honor the school's agricultural roots and the resilience of its athletes. So, the next time you hear about the Shockers, remember it's not just a name, it's a symbol of hard work and dedication.
Hear how the Shockers fuels school spirit across the MascotFinder community.
“We count 2 programs flying the Shockers banner across Washington. It is the spark that fills the stands every Friday night.”
Casey Patel
Washington Booster Council
“Per capita, no one rallies like Kansas. With 1 schools per million residents, the Shockers is part of daily conversations here.”
Kai Nguyen
Kansas Local Sports Desk
“Students tell us the Shockers delivers the perfect object energy—easy to chant, easy to rally behind, and instantly recognizable on social clips.”
Morgan Sullivan
Regional Pep Collective
Quick answers based on school counts, state coverage, and classification data in our mascot database.
3 schools in our database use the Shockers mascot across 2 states.
The Shockers shows up most in Washington (2) and Kansas (1). Ks also has the strongest per-capita concentration of this mascot.
Schools classify the Shockers as a Object mascot. Programs note that it is representing an inanimate object and known for its tough tone.
Elementary programs adopt the Shockers most often (2 schools). High School (1) also feature this mascot.