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12 schools use the "Wampus Cats" mascot.
Most common states: Louisiana (4), Texas (3), Oklahoma (2)
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Meet the Wampus Cats, a mascot that's both tough-sounding and surprisingly cute This cat-like creature from American folklore has a varied appearance, ranging from frightful to comical, depending on the region. Imagine a creature that can be described as a spiritual green-eyed cat with occult powers, or even an amphibious panther that leaps into water like a colossal mink🐟. The Wampus Cat has become an iconic symbol for several schools, including Clark Fork Junior/Senior High School in Idaho, Conway High School in Arkansas, and Itasca High School in Texas. It's particularly popular in Louisiana, where it's a beloved mascot that represents strength and agility. Whether you see it as spooky or adorable, the Wampus Cat is definitely a unique and memorable school spirit emblem 🐾⭐.
Hear how the Wampus Cats fuels school spirit across the MascotFinder community.
“We count 4 programs flying the Wampus Cats banner across Louisiana. It is the spark that fills the stands every Friday night.”
Phoenix Lopez
Louisiana Booster Council
“Per capita, no one rallies like Louisiana. With 4 schools per million residents, the Wampus Cats is part of daily conversations here.”
Harper Patel
Louisiana Local Sports Desk
“Students tell us the Wampus Cats delivers the perfect animal energy—easy to chant, easy to rally behind, and instantly recognizable on social clips.”
Blair Hughes
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 Wampus Cats mascot across 5 states.
The Wampus Cats shows up most in Louisiana (4), Texas (3), and Oklahoma (2). La also has the strongest per-capita concentration of this mascot.
Schools classify the Wampus Cats as a Animal and Mammal mascot. Programs note that it is often described as cute and known for its tough tone.
High School programs adopt the Wampus Cats most often (7 schools). Elementary (3) and Middle School (2) also feature this mascot.