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With a new year on the horizon, the É«ÖÐÉ« has begun the process to change its Warrior mascot.

In April, the New York State Board of Regents voted unanimously to approve new rules banning the use of Native American culture in schools. This regulation requires school districts which currently use indigenous team names, logos, and mascots to eliminate the use of all indigenous names, logos, or mascots by the end of the 2024-2025 school year.  

While the district adopted a Roman Warrior logo 20 years ago, the NYS Education Department determined that the term Warrior is still connected to the Native American culture, and must be replaced.

At a community meeting in December, the district stated it would prefer to keep the current Roman Warrior logo and change the nickname, unless the community at large would prefer to change both. Keeping the current logo would cause less disruption in terms of branding work that has already taken place in the district. This includes signage and displays within district buildings, as well as placement on uniforms, equipment and apparel.

In January, the district will conduct an online survey seeking suggestions for a new mascot and a reason why that suggestion fits the É«ÖÐÉ« community. Once that survey is completed, a Mascot Committee will review the suggestions and narrow it down to a select few that will then be presented to the community for a vote.

Community members interested in joining the Mascot Committee should e-mail their name and contact information to LCSD School Information Officer Meghan Piper at MPiper@liverpool.k12.ny.us by January 5.