🧑🤝🧑Mascot: "Tommies"
3 schools use the "Tommies" mascot.
Fast Facts
- Schools using this mascot
- 3 schools
- States represented
- 2 states
- Most common state
- North Dakota (2)
- Top state per capita
- North Dakota
- Popular school level
- High School (2)
- Mascot type
- Person • Warrior
Most common states: North Dakota (2), Minnesota (1)
Top 3 Color Combos
- (1)Royal BlueGold
- (1)Forest GreenGoldWhite
- (1)OrangeBlack
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Data source: MascotFinder School DB · Cached for performance
Hey there Let's talk about the Tommies, a unique and spirited mascot that you might not know much about. The Tommies mascot, particularly at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota, has a fascinating history. Originally, back in the 1950s, the mascot was known as Tommy Tiger, a lively orange and black cat that boosted school spirit at sporting and social events. However, after a brief hiatus, the mascot was revived in the 1980s and renamed Tommie, ditching the "Tiger" part [ICON_cat]. Today, Tommie is more than just a mascot; it's an ambassador for school pride. Tommie has undergone several transformations over the years, from a cuddly cartoon character to a more fierce feline, and now sports gray fur with black stripes [ICON_cat]. Whether it's cheering on athletic teams or spreading joy at campus events, Tommie is always there to bring smiles and spirit. So next time you hear about the Tommies, remember the rich history and energetic vibe behind this beloved mascot ⭐
Community Voices
Hear how the Tommies fuels school spirit across the MascotFinder community.
“We count 2 programs flying the Tommies banner across North Dakota. It is the spark that fills the stands every Friday night.”
Avery Brooks
North Dakota Booster Council
“Per capita, no one rallies like North Dakota. With 2 schools per million residents, the Tommies is part of daily conversations here.”
Harper Nguyen
North Dakota Local Sports Desk
“Students tell us the Tommies delivers the perfect person energy—easy to chant, easy to rally behind, and instantly recognizable on social clips.”
Riley Kim
Regional Pep Collective
FAQ: Tommies Mascot
Quick answers based on school counts, state coverage, and classification data in our mascot database.
3 schools in our database use the Tommies mascot across 2 states.
The Tommies shows up most in North Dakota (2) and Minnesota (1). Nd also has the strongest per-capita concentration of this mascot.
Schools classify the Tommies as a Person and Warrior mascot. Programs note that it is inspired by a historical figure.
High School programs adopt the Tommies most often (2 schools). Elementary (1) also feature this mascot.