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7 schools use the "Stings" mascot.
Most common states: Minnesota (3), Texas (2), Tennessee (1)
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Meet the Sting, a mascot that's making waves in several schools across the USA, especially in Minnesota. This rugged mascot, often depicted as a bee or wasp, symbolizes energy, teamwork, and a bit of a fierce spirit. At Spectrum High School in Elk River, Minnesota, the Sting mascot was introduced in 2014 with a cool design featuring a shield, created by a team including graphic designer Mark Haugstad and inspired by one of the school's football players🐾. The Sting is more than just a mascot; it represents the school's values of rigor, support, and building strong relationships. Whether it's through sports, academics, or community service, the Sting embodies the idea of working together and striving for excellence. So, next time you hear about the Sting, remember it's not just a buzzworthy name, but a symbol of school pride and determination🏆.
Hear how the Stings fuels school spirit across the MascotFinder community.
“We count 3 programs flying the Stings banner across Minnesota. It is the spark that fills the stands every Friday night.”
Jordan Hughes
Minnesota Booster Council
“Per capita, no one rallies like Minnesota. With 3 schools per million residents, the Stings is part of daily conversations here.”
Blair Kim
Minnesota Local Sports Desk
“Students tell us the Stings delivers the perfect animal energy—easy to chant, easy to rally behind, and instantly recognizable on social clips.”
Rowan Diaz
Regional Pep Collective
Quick answers based on school counts, state coverage, and classification data in our mascot database.
7 schools in our database use the Stings mascot across 4 states.
The Stings shows up most in Minnesota (3), Texas (2), and Tennessee (1). Mn also has the strongest per-capita concentration of this mascot.
Schools classify the Stings as a Animal and Insect mascot.
High School programs adopt the Stings most often (4 schools). Elementary (1) and Middle School (1) also feature this mascot.