FROM THE ARCHIVE
N.Y. school reinstates 'Chiefs' nickname
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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2003

After changing its name to the Blue Thunders, the Canarsie High School in New York has reinstated its "Chiefs" mascot.

The caveat is that the school can't use any Indian imagery or symbols. So it has to get rid of an Indian painted on the basketball court and another one on the football field holding a tomahawk.

Get the Story:
Yes, We're the Chiefs, but Please Don't Tell Anybody (The New York Times 2/9)
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