Fog/Mist 44°
Tag:

Katonah-Lewisboro Board of Education

Schools
Katonah-Lewisboro School Board Agrees To Replace Indians Mascot Katonah-Lewisboro School Board Agrees To Replace Indians Mascot
Katonah-Lewisboro School Board Agrees To Replace Indians Mascot John Jay High School in Cross River is putting the community debate over its “Indians” mascot to bed and will opt to replace it. Though there was no formal vote, following the suggestion of Superintendent Andrew Selesnick, the Katonah-Lewisboro Board of Education reached a consensus to replace the mascot, noting that some in the community may find it offensive. The Board reached an agreement that the mascot is dated and potentially not politically correct. However, some in the community rallied around the longtime mascot, and were reluctant to look into the idea of a new one. “For s…

SHARE

by Zak Failla