Here are Some of the Strangest High School Mascots in Illinois

By Reboot Illinois (Star Patcher)

Think back to your high school days. Do you remember if you were a fan of your school’s mascot?

Certainly, political correctness has spurred change among school mascots nationwide, especially those with Native American references. Some schools, like Adlai E. Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire, eventually dropped the musket – and its Revolutionary War outfit – from its patriot mascot for obvious reasons.

But no worries, we still found plenty of very odd Illinois high schools mascots; some of which are seemingly unaffected by the wave of PC that has triggered many mascot makeovers.

And while on the subject of high schools, you must read about what voters in Hinsdale High School District 86 will vote on this November regarding soon-to-be retired teachers’ salaries and pensions. Could it lead to a statewide trend?

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