Agawam High School - Wikipedia
WEBAgawam High School is a public high school in Agawam, Massachusetts. In 2018, enrollment was about 1,250. Minority enrollment was 12 percent. U.S. News ranked the school as silver. [2] The Brownie is the school mascot …
Should Native Americans be used as mascots in Agawam
WEBAug 6, 2023 · Agawam, which is named after an Algonquin Native American tribe, has come under fire in recent years for its mascot, a Native American, and its name, the “Brownies.”
Guest Column: These Agawam ‘Brownies’ Have Got To Go
WEBNov 23, 2015 · The Agawam High School Brownies mix equal parts lame nickname and racist logo. If you haven’t seen it, imagine the NFL’s Washington team helmets, with the chief’s headdress spelling “A-G-A-W-A-M.” These ingredients are less potent until combined, but the result is a recipe for discrimination.
'Native Mascots do not bring honor to Native Americans': Mass.
WEBMay 3, 2022 · Julia Hall, a 2021 graduate of Agawam High School and current Music Education student at the University of New Hampshire, said the mascot is both inhumane and embarrassing.
Agawam Keeps Native American Sports Mascot, Bucks National …
WEBSep 9, 2020 · On Tuesday, Sept. 8, the Agawam Town Council voted to keep the Agawam sports team nickname, “The Brownies,” as well as the district’s Native American caricature mascot.
Athletics | Agawam High School
WEBThe program of athletics plays a unique role in joining the school and community. Civic pride and identification with Agawam High School are results of athletic participation that can last a lifetime.
Agawam City Council debate city’s sports nickname during meeting
WEBAug 4, 2020 · Opponents argue the nickname is offensive since Agawam High School uses Native American imagery as part of its mascot. Councilor George Bitzas is proposing a resolution in support of the...
Change Agawam High School’s Mascot
WEBJul 15, 2020 · Please join me in standing up for our Indigenous brothers and sisters and calling for Agawam High School to change its mascot. The school is creating a hostile environment towards Indigenous people and other minorities in continuing this tradition.
'They Need To Understand The Harm': How Indian Mascots Affect …
WEBJun 3, 2021 · Studies have shown that just exposing Native students to images of Native American mascots can result in lower self-esteem and other psychological harm. Joseph Gone, faculty director of Harvard University's Native American Program, lists a number of negative effects such mascots can have.
Native American mascots under spotlight as Massachusetts ... - MassLive
WEBIn September, the Agawam City Council voted to keep the Agawam High Schools’ sports team name, “The Brownies,” as well as its caricature of a Native American as the mascot. At least 26 schools...