Article posted: 4/9/2012 5:55 AM

Buffalo Grove junior high retiring Indian mascot, becoming Eagles

Buffalo Grove school switching mascots

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Aptakisic Junior High School in Buffalo Grove is changing its mascot and nickname from the Indians to the Eagles, a move officials hope will increase cultural sensitivity and boost school spirit. Unlike previous nickname switches across the suburbs, the change has inspired little controversy or protest.

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After more than 50 years as the Indians, Aptakisic Junior High in Buffalo Grove is changing its mascot to increase cultural sensitivity and boost school spirit, officials said. The school, part of Aptakisic-Tripp Elementary District 102, announced last week that starting in the fall the junior highs mascot will be the Eagles.