Marysville High Retires 100-Year 'Indians' Mascot as California Law Takes Effect

3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jul 7

Marysville High School dropped its "Indians" mascot on Wednesday after California's expanded Racial Mascot Act took effect, ending nearly 100 years of use.
The 2024 law bars public schools from using derogatory Native American team names or mascots unless they are run by a tribe or have consent from a federally recognized tribe.
School officials said they met local tribal representatives but failed to secure written consent before the deadline; tribal leaders have largely stayed neutral.
Marysville has no replacement mascot planned and said it will keep seeking tribal approval to preserve the historic name under the law.
Alumni and staff told a local newspaper the mascot was viewed respectfully, highlighting community resistance as several California schools face the same mandate.