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Teton High School To Change School Mascot

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(DRIGGS, ID)  —  At Monday night’s monthly school board meeting of Teton School District 401, Superintendent Monte Woolstenhulme informed the board he would be directing the administration at Teton High School to change the school mascot, which has been the Redskins.   His reason include the following:

*  Reinforcing the importance of respect for others, where the 3-R’s of Respect, Responsible and Ready are a
focus on teaching positive social behaviors in all schools in the district.
* Honoring the Native American community in our state and nation, where acceptance of others is essential to
students being successful in a diverse career and college work force.
*  Empowering students to recognize others for their character, not the color of their skin, where there are no
similar high school mascots designated for other demographic groups, for example ‘Whiteskins’.
*  Selecting a mascot that can be displayed with pride throughout our high school and at other schools in our
conference, without creating controversy for its potential offensiveness or appropriateness.
*  Recognizing that as the flagship school of the district, Teton High School represents not only our schools, but
also our community; our student athletes, teams and mascot should represent Teton in a positive and
respectful manner.

Woolstenhulme says he recognizes the tradition and history surrounding the mascot name, yet in light of these traditions of not only athletic excellence,
but also  respect for others, the decision was made to change the school mascot.    High school administration will work with students, staff, parents, alumni and the community in the fall to bring a
recommendation of a new mascot for Teton High School.

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