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2001, July 6 North East High School reconsiders use of Indian mascots

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The Star Democrat   7/6/2001


28 schools in Maryland who continue to use Native American mascots and logos, despite the state Commissioner on Indian Affair's request that the school eliminate them.

"If people are offended by it, then we need to take a look at it," said North East High School Principal Rosalie Humphrey.
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