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12 schools use the "Tomahawks" mascot.
Most common states: Indiana (2), California (1), Kentucky (1)
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Hey there Let's talk about one of the more unique school mascots out there: the Tomahawks. This mascot is pretty tough-sounding and is based on a historical weapon used by Native American communities, often decorated with feathers and used in ceremonies and battles. The name "Tomahawks" was chosen to honor the heritage of the land around the school, showing respect for the Native American roots of the area. However, it's also sparked some debate about whether it's a celebration of culture or an example of cultural appropriation. Despite this, for many students, being a Tomahawk is a source of pride and school spirit 🛡️. It's interesting to note that this mascot is most popular in New Hampshire, where 12 schools embrace the Tomahawk spirit. So, next time you hear about a Tomahawk team, you'll know the rich history behind the name ⚡
Hear how the Tomahawks fuels school spirit across the MascotFinder community.
“We count 2 programs flying the Tomahawks banner across Indiana. It is the spark that fills the stands every Friday night.”
Phoenix Brooks
Indiana Booster Council
“Per capita, no one rallies like New Hampshire. With 1 schools per million residents, the Tomahawks is part of daily conversations here.”
Jordan Sullivan
New Hampshire Local Sports Desk
“Students tell us the Tomahawks delivers the perfect object energy—easy to chant, easy to rally behind, and instantly recognizable on social clips.”
Taylor Sullivan
Regional Pep Collective
Quick answers based on school counts, state coverage, and classification data in our mascot database.
12 schools in our database use the Tomahawks mascot across 11 states.
The Tomahawks shows up most in Indiana (2), California (1), and Kentucky (1). Nh also has the strongest per-capita concentration of this mascot.
Schools classify the Tomahawks as a Object and Weapon mascot. Programs note that it is representing an inanimate object, depicting a weapon, and known for its tough tone.
Elementary programs adopt the Tomahawks most often (4 schools). Middle School (3) and High School (3) also feature this mascot.