Mascot are a figure that represents a school or foundation or a group which is supposed to promote the spirit and drive of that group. These symbols give each group member something to identify with and support. These little symbols represent much more than just the group itself.
In history there have been many symbols to represent groups or two opposing sides in a war, or on an idea, or congregations. The symbols given to these groups represent much more than just the image they convey. Some symbols may mean wisdom or strength or loyalty as well as many other things. No matter what these representations mean, they promote spirit and the well being of the group.
In schools these symbols have the same effect, the images become a part of the students identities, they become what they relate to as a whole. The cheer leaders chant the name of the mascot rather than the school name because people do not relate to a building, but the people who are inside the building who call themselves the same mascot that you call yourself. In time it becomes something that needs defending against bad names, or bad reputations, like a family name.
These symbols can have a deep psychological impact on people, for example if a team was to compete against another team called the fluffy bunnies there would be no intimidation factor which is another thing these symbols represent. Without this intimidation factor no team would have an upper hand which could be called cheap or cheating in some ones opinion but it adds to the competition.
These symbols mean more than just school colors, they give people something to relate to and to feel as though they belong to. These symbols provide a means as to which people can feel as though they belong to. Such as clubs or foundations which have a symbol of an animal, instead of saying they belong to the club they simply say they are the animal that represents them. These symbols become a part of who you are.
Mascots may represent current events in the time of construction of a building or a group. For example, a school house which was once a jail house is now called freedom high school, this not only reflects the historical feel of the town and what it has gone through, but it gives the school a patriotic name thus generating the school pride. Several establishments may have been built in honor of people as well, such as presidents, or people such as Martin Luther King Jr.
Although it is uncommon, some schools do not have a symbol like others may have. Many schools like musical conservatoires do not have one because their major focus is on musical theory and such, many private schools are also known to be without a symbol to represent themselves. The reason behind this is due to the fact that many private schools operate under the ideas of a specific religion, which becomes the institutions name; the names of saints or religious figures can be turned into a symbol of representation but it may just be a little too awkward of a situation.
Mascots are simple images or characters that represent a group or an organization, for these to be successful and to make an impact on the group they need to be identifiable and relatable. More importantly they need to be representative of something more than just a mascot group, but for what the group stands for.
In history there have been many symbols to represent groups or two opposing sides in a war, or on an idea, or congregations. The symbols given to these groups represent much more than just the image they convey. Some symbols may mean wisdom or strength or loyalty as well as many other things. No matter what these representations mean, they promote spirit and the well being of the group.
In schools these symbols have the same effect, the images become a part of the students identities, they become what they relate to as a whole. The cheer leaders chant the name of the mascot rather than the school name because people do not relate to a building, but the people who are inside the building who call themselves the same mascot that you call yourself. In time it becomes something that needs defending against bad names, or bad reputations, like a family name.
These symbols can have a deep psychological impact on people, for example if a team was to compete against another team called the fluffy bunnies there would be no intimidation factor which is another thing these symbols represent. Without this intimidation factor no team would have an upper hand which could be called cheap or cheating in some ones opinion but it adds to the competition.
These symbols mean more than just school colors, they give people something to relate to and to feel as though they belong to. These symbols provide a means as to which people can feel as though they belong to. Such as clubs or foundations which have a symbol of an animal, instead of saying they belong to the club they simply say they are the animal that represents them. These symbols become a part of who you are.
Mascots may represent current events in the time of construction of a building or a group. For example, a school house which was once a jail house is now called freedom high school, this not only reflects the historical feel of the town and what it has gone through, but it gives the school a patriotic name thus generating the school pride. Several establishments may have been built in honor of people as well, such as presidents, or people such as Martin Luther King Jr.
Although it is uncommon, some schools do not have a symbol like others may have. Many schools like musical conservatoires do not have one because their major focus is on musical theory and such, many private schools are also known to be without a symbol to represent themselves. The reason behind this is due to the fact that many private schools operate under the ideas of a specific religion, which becomes the institutions name; the names of saints or religious figures can be turned into a symbol of representation but it may just be a little too awkward of a situation.
Mascots are simple images or characters that represent a group or an organization, for these to be successful and to make an impact on the group they need to be identifiable and relatable. More importantly they need to be representative of something more than just a mascot group, but for what the group stands for.
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