Averill Park CSD Makes New Name Official After Ditching "Warriors

Averill Park CS Makes New Nickname Official

The Averill Park Central School District was formed in 1929 when several smaller school districts merged. For many years, Averill Park was known as the home of the "Warriors," but that officially changed today.

Here's, in part, what the APCSD wrote about the name change:

"As part of our continued efforts to comply with the New York State mandate requiring changes to school nicknames and mascot/logos that have a history of being associated with Native Americans by June 30, 2025, the Averill Park Central School District has officially transitioned from the "Warriors" to the "Golden Knights".

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"As we move forward with this transition, we’ll be launching a countdown to the unveiling of the new Golden Knights mascot across our social media channels." Averill Park CSD

Averill Park High School Photo: Google Maps

Why the Change from Warriors to Golden Knights

In 2023, it was announced that New York State law would prohibit public schools from using Native American names, logos, and mascots. This ban, enacted by the New York State Board of Regents, aims to "create a more inclusive and respectful learning environment. The ban includes team names, school names, building names, and other imagery connected to Indigenous peoples."

Failure to Comply

Failure to comply can result in consequences such as withholding state aid or removing school officials.

According to the APCSD, high school students spent the year choosing a new nickname, soliciting input from the community, and having the community vote to select it. The students then spent another year designing a new mascot with an outside vendor.

The school district is launching a countdown to unveil the new Golden Knights mascot on its social media channels.

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