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1 school use the "Tarriers" mascot.
Most common states: Washington (1)
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Meet the Tarriers, the unique and intriguing mascot of Charles Wright Academy in Washington The term "Tarriers" might sound unfamiliar, but it's rooted in history. These were Irish immigrant workers who played a crucial role in building the U.S. railroads, particularly drilling holes for tunnels. At Charles Wright Academy, the Tarrier mascot is personified by Spike, a character wearing a plaid shirt, a bowler hat, and wielding a mallet [ICON_hammer]. This mascot honors Charles Barstow Wright, a railway executive who was instrumental in the development of Tacoma. It's a tribute to the hardworking Tarriers who helped shape America's railroad system [ICON_train]. The Tarriers stand out as a one-of-a-kind mascot that combines history and heritage, making them a standout in Washington state ⭐.
Hear how the Tarriers fuels school spirit across the MascotFinder community.
“We count 1 programs flying the Tarriers banner across Washington. It is the spark that fills the stands every Friday night.”
Taylor Carter
Washington Booster Council
“Per capita, no one rallies like Washington. With 1 schools per million residents, the Tarriers is part of daily conversations here.”
Blair Hughes
Washington Local Sports Desk
“Students tell us the Tarriers delivers the perfect person energy—easy to chant, easy to rally behind, and instantly recognizable on social clips.”
Morgan Brooks
Regional Pep Collective
Quick answers based on school counts, state coverage, and classification data in our mascot database.
1 school in our database use the Tarriers mascot across 1 state.
The Tarriers shows up most in Washington (1). Wa also has the strongest per-capita concentration of this mascot.
Schools classify the Tarriers as a Person and Historical Figure mascot. Programs note that it is inspired by a historical figure.
High School programs adopt the Tarriers most often (1 schools).