{"id":2157048,"date":"2024-01-23T14:43:02","date_gmt":"2024-01-23T19:43:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pennsylvania-high-school-reclaims-warriors-mascot-following-cancellation\/"},"modified":"2024-01-23T14:46:14","modified_gmt":"2024-01-23T19:46:14","slug":"pennsylvania-high-school-reclaims-warriors-mascot-following-cancellation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pennsylvania-high-school-reclaims-warriors-mascot-following-cancellation\/","title":{"rendered":"Pennsylvania high school brings back &#8216;Warriors&#8217; mascot after cancellation"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fpennsylvania-high-school-reclaims-warriors-mascot-following-cancellation%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2157048&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>A Pennsylvania District Reclaims &#8220;Warriors&#8221; Mascot\u2062 After\u200d Cancellation<\/h2>\n<p>A Pennsylvania district is celebrating the return\u200b of its \u200bbeloved &#8220;Warriors&#8221; mascot, as Susquehannock High School triumphantly brings back its iconic name. The decision was made\u2064 by the Southern \u2063York County School District school board, \u200cwho voted 7-2 in favor of \u2063reinstating the mascot.<\/p>\n<p>Before the vote took place, there was an engaging\u200c two<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/how-psychedelics-are-revolutionizing-the-way-we-treat-mental-illness\/\" title=\"How Psychedelics Are Revolutionizing The Way We Treat Mental Illness\">-hour-long session<\/a> that allowed the \u2062public to voice their\u200b opinions. Additionally, the Native \u2064American Guardians \u200cAssociation delivered a compelling \u2062presentation, shedding light on the community&#8217;s deep-rooted Native American heritage.<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/despite-insistence-by-democrat-politicians-and-medical-elites-empirical-evidence-does-not-conclusively-show-that-masks-reduce-the-spread-of-covid\/\" title=\"Despite Insistence by Democrat Politicians and Medical Elites, Empirical Evidence DOES NOT Conclusively Show that Masks Reduce the Spread of COVID\">high school<\/a> was forced \u2064to relinquish its logo and mascot in 2021 due to\u200b a previous school board vote. However, thanks to the dedication of at least five new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/44-san-francisco-schools-to-see-name-changes\/\" title=\"44 San Francisco schools to see name changes\">school board members<\/a> who campaigned on pro-Native American platforms, the Warriors have made a \u200ctriumphant comeback\u2063 at Susquehannock.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This movement aimed to erase Native American culture, and \u200dI simply \u2064couldn&#8217;t \u200bstand idly by,&#8221; expressed Jennifer Henkel, a passionate school board member and mother of three.<\/p>\n<p>However, not \u2064everyone is thrilled about the board&#8217;s decision. Former board members, including Deborah Kalina, seem to disapprove of the new direction taken by\u2062 the board, suggesting that they entered their \u2062positions with arrogance rather than a willingness \u2064to learn.<\/p>\n<p>Kalina also supported the diversity \u200ccommittee&#8217;s argument from\u2063 2021, stating \u2063that there was no evidence to suggest that members of the Susquehannock tribe resided in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wisconsin-school-district-parents-are-not-entitled-to-know-if-their-kids-are-trans\/\" title=\"Wisconsin School District: Parents Are Not \u2018Entitled To Know\u2019 If Their Kids Are Trans\">current school district<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Click here to read more from The Washington \u2063Examiner.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How did the public engagement session and the presentation from the\u200d Native American Guardians Association influence the school board&#8217;s decision?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u200d A Pennsylvania\u200c district is celebrating the return of its \u2062beloved &#8220;Warriors&#8221; mascot, as Susquehannock \u2063High School \u2062triumphantly\u2062 brings back its iconic name. The decision was\u200d made by the\u200c Southern York County School District school board, who voted 7-2 in favor of reinstating the mascot.<\/p>\n<p>Before the vote took place, there was an engaging two-hour-long\u2062 session that allowed the public to\u200c voice their\u2063 opinions. Additionally, the Native American Guardians Association delivered a compelling presentation, shedding light on \u2063the community&#8217;s deep-rooted Native American heritage.<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, the high school was forced to relinquish its logo and mascot in 2021 due to a previous school board vote. However, thanks to the dedication of at\u200b least five new \u200cschool board members who campaigned on pro-Native American platforms, \u2064the \u200dWarriors have \u200cmade a triumphant comeback at Susquehannock.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This movement aimed to erase\u2062 Native American culture, and I simply\u2064 couldn&#8217;t stand \u2063idly by,&#8221; expressed Jennifer Henkel,\u2063 a passionate school board \u200dmember and \u200bmother of three.<\/p>\n<p>However, not\u2062 everyone\u200b is thrilled about the board&#8217;s decision. Former board members,\u2064 including Deborah Kalina, seem to disapprove of \u2063the new direction taken by the board, suggesting \u200cthat they entered their positions with\u2063 arrogance rather \u2064than a willingness to \u200dlearn.<\/p>\n<p>Kalina also\u200c supported\u200d the diversity committee&#8217;s argument from 2021, stating that there was no evidence to suggest that members of the Susquehannock tribe resided in\u200c the current school district.<\/p>\n<p>This\u200c decision to \u200dreclaim the \u2064&#8221;Warriors&#8221; mascot is significant for Susquehannock High School and its community. It represents a reconnection to the school&#8217;s history and heritage, honoring the Native American culture that has influenced the region for generations.<\/p>\n<p>Through this decision, \u200dthe school board acknowledges the importance of inclusivity and cultural sensitivity, striking a balance between honoring tradition and respecting the perspectives of different community members. The\u200b public engagement session provided an opportunity for dialogue \u200dand understanding, allowing voices to be heard and considered.<\/p>\n<p>The reinstatement of the &#8220;Warriors&#8221; mascot is \u200balso a testament to the power of advocacy\u200c and grassroots efforts. Jennifer Henkel and the other school board members who fought for the return of the mascot demonstrate the impact individuals can have when they stand up for what they believe in.<\/p>\n<p>As Susquehannock High School moves forward with its revived mascot, it is essential that the school\u200c and its community continue to educate themselves and\u2063 foster an environment of respect and understanding. This includes ongoing discussions and initiatives to ensure that the Native American \u200dheritage and culture are celebrated and accurately represented.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, the return of the &#8220;Warriors&#8221; mascot to Susquehannock\u200d High \u200bSchool\u200b is a symbol of unity, resilience,\u2063 and the preservation\u2063 of heritage. It is a reminder\u200c that progress \u200bcan be made when diverse perspectives are taken into account and when \u2064efforts are made\u2064 to bridge gaps and foster understanding. Susquehannock High School can \u200dnow embrace its \u2063legacy while also embracing the values of inclusivity and respect for all.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Pennsylvania district restores community spirit as Susquehannock High School reinstates its &#8220;Warriors&#8221; mascot. The school board of Southern York County voted 7-2 to revive the name after a two-hour public comment session and a Native presentation<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2644,"featured_media":2157049,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2157048","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2157048","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2644"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2157048"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2157048\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2157049"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2157048"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2157048"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2157048"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}