Posted on 08/31/2014 7:39:29 PM PDT by BenLurkin
The hook-nosed, snarling mascot who wears a head scarf did not appear at the school’s season opening football game Friday. A belly-dancing genie that often appears with the mascot was also retired.
...
The Arab mascot has existed since the 1920s to recognize the desert region’s reliance on date farming, a traditionally Middle Eastern crop....
The school district refused to change the school’s “Arabs” nickname, but agreed to redesign the Arab face on the school logo.
(Excerpt) Read more at losangeles.cbslocal.com ...
I wonder what the Yuma High Criminals think about their name and mascot?
Specifically, camels named Clyde.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.