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July 28, 2010

Georgia pastor wants school’s demon mascot to be gone

Associated Press Associated Press

WARNER ROBINS — A pastor says he wants Warner Robins High School to rid itself of its demon mascot.

Pastor Donald Crosby of Kingdom Builders Church of Jesus Christ has been collecting petition signatures from those who agree that the school his son will soon attend should dump the horned, pitchfork-wielding mascot. He says a pitchfork-wielding mascot sends the wrong message to teens.

Ellen Ziesenhene, a senior at the school, says the mascot is simply a tradition.

Principal Steve Monday says the mascot originated during World War II and was adopted in honor of a fighter squadron nicknamed the “Screamin’ Demons.” He says the nickname is patriotic.

Crosby says he put in a request for his son to be transferred to another school, but says it’s unlikely it will be approved.

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Information from: WMAZ-TV, http://www.wmaz.com/

 

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