Morris High School Selects New 'Warriors' Mascot

The school board voted 6-1 to retire the previous 'Redskins' name.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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After a community and student survey, Morris High School in Illinois has selected 'Warriors' as its new mascot, replacing the previous 'Redskins' name that was retired in 2025.

Why it matters

The retirement of the Redskins name and selection of a new mascot reflects a growing movement to eliminate Native American-themed mascots in schools and sports teams, which many view as offensive and disrespectful stereotypes.

The details

Morris High School officials approved a plan in January 2022 to retire the Redskins mascot by August 2025. For the current school year, the school has not had an official mascot, going simply by 'Morris'. The new Warriors name was selected from a list of finalists that also included Mustangs and Mallards.

  • In January 2022, Morris High School officials approved a plan to retire the Redskins mascot by August 2025.
  • On February 9, 2026, the Morris High School Board of Education voted 6-1 to approve the Warriors as the new mascot.

The players

Morris High School Board of Education

The governing body of Morris High School that voted 6-1 to approve the Warriors as the new mascot.

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The takeaway

The retirement of the Redskins mascot and selection of the new Warriors name at Morris High School reflects a broader societal shift away from Native American-themed mascots, which many view as insensitive stereotypes. This change aligns the school with a growing movement to promote more inclusive and respectful representations in sports and education.