HISD reveal new mascots for four schools with Native American ones

[Octfeb]

http://abclocal.go.com/ktrk/story?section=news/local&id=9504083

[Octfeb]

Look out PNG they gonna be getting yall next... 

[jordibug15]

Look out PNG they gonna be getting yall next...

From my understanding PNG has nothing to worry about. They have papers signed by a Cherokee tribe giving PNG permission to use the things they do.

[fox]

so in HISD you can't be a indian, warrior or rebel but you can be a texan?????

 

smh…...

[Coach85]

You are correct RaiderGirl92. There is a ceritified document from a Cherokee tribe that actually came to visit and watch what they do at PNG and approved of everything and thought very highly and appreciated them for honoring the Cherokee Nation. The Document set in the museum for high school football in Austin for a little while I believe.

[NDNation]

From Wikipedia:

The choice of "Indians" as the PN–G school nickname in 1925 was probably influenced by the area's rich local history. Port Neches was once the home of the only Native American village in Jefferson County, Texas. As early as 500 AD, Nacazil, Attakapas, Karankawa and other Native American tribes made their homes on a high bluff overlooking the Neches River that later became the city of Port Neches. In 1980, amid controversy over the use of the team name, Port Neches–Groves High School was presented with the official seal of the Cherokee Nation, guaranteeing PN-G's students the right to be called "Indians."

 

If you've been to a PN-G game, then you know that we take it seriously and honor all things "Indian".

 

 

PS, Please refrain from leaving negative comments about an Indian wearing jingle bells :D

[thetragichippy]

Well, all the teams named the Cougars will have to be replaced.......don't want to upset all the single women over 40........

 

and Huskies??  Who are they calling fat???

[Octfeb]

From Wikipedia:

The choice of "Indians" as the PN–G school nickname in 1925 was probably influenced by the area's rich local history. Port Neches was once the home of the only Native American village in Jefferson County, Texas. As early as 500 AD, Nacazil, Attakapas, Karankawa and other Native American tribes made their homes on a high bluff overlooking the Neches River that later became the city of Port Neches. In 1980, amid controversy over the use of the team name, Port Neches–Groves High School was presented with the official seal of the Cherokee Nation, guaranteeing PN-G's students the right to be called "Indians."

 

If you've been to a PN-G game, then you know that we take it seriously and honor all things "Indian".

 

 

PS, Please refrain from leaving negative comments about an Indian wearing jingle bells :D

 I was just messing with yall about them coming after yall next. I remember it being said last season when all this was being talked about that PNG had some sort of agreement... ;)

[Octfeb]

Well, all the teams named the Cougars will have to be replaced.......don't want to upset all the single women over 40........

 

and Huskies??  Who are they calling fat???

 Right? 

[NDNation]

I knew you were joking OctFeb. :D I couldn't pass up the opportunity to talk about some Indians.

[coachdaddy]

My son's first time to see the 50 yard line dance, he said" Dad what is that purple turkey doing on the field?" We still call PNG the purple turkeys in my house.

 

Oh and by the way,

great colors..............for a volleyball/ softball team!

[Octfeb]

LOL Purple Turkey... 

[Mr. Buddy Garrity]

So we play the Texans next year, ought to be fun Titans.

[badndn]

Titans and Texans been playing twice a year for some time!