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Marysville High Retires ‘Indians’ Mascot Amid Racial Mascot Act

7/8/2026

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Marysville High School retired its “Indians” mascot on Wednesday after the Racial Mascot Act took effect.
The district said it could not secure written tribal consent before the law’s deadline.
Superintendent Jordan Reeves said the district will keep pursuing written permission to retain the mascot.
Alumni and staff, including track coach Marcy Tarr, argue the mascot honors respected Native American leadership.

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Marysville High School retired its “Indians” mascot on Wednesday after the Racial Mascot Act took effect.
The district said it could not secure written tribal consent before the law’s deadline.
Superintendent Jordan Reeves said the district will keep pursuing written permission to retain the mascot.
Alumni and staff, including track coach Marcy Tarr, argue the mascot honors respected Native American leadership.