Pioneer Mascot Search

The Pioneer Mascot Search is part of Providence High School’s 70th Anniversary celebration. It’s a community-driven initiative to design a fresh and modern mascot that reflects our Providence Pioneer spirit.

Absolutely! Many organizations keep their team nickname while having a different mascot character. This approach allows creativity while preserving tradition.

• University of Alabama: Team nickname is Crimson Tide, mascot is Big Al the Elephant.
• University of Miami: Team nickname is Hurricanes, mascot is Sebastian the Ibis.
• Middle Tennessee State University: Team nickname is Blue Raiders, mascot is Lightning the Pegasus. 
• Washington Nationals (MLB): Team name is Nationals, mascots are George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt. 
• Philadelphia Flyers (NHL): Team nickname is Flyers, mascot is Gritty, an orange fuzzy character. 
• Kansas City Chiefs (NFL): Team nickname is Chiefs, mascot is a K.C. Wolf.
• Arsenal (Premiere League): Team nickname is Gunnersaurus the Dinosaur. 
• Seattle Mariners (MLB): Team nickname is Mariners, mascot is the Mariner Moose.
• Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy: Team nickname is Tologs, mascot is a Teddy Tolog the Bear. 

In this point in time, Providence High School does not have an official mascot. While our team name is and will remain the Pioneers, we are seeking new ways to inspire school spirit across campus.

While the Pioneer is our team's name, Providence does not have a visual representation of our team—what’s known as a mascot.

Past imagery, such as covered wagons and western themes, no longer reflects our community today. Our goal is to create a mascot that inspires school spirit and reflects today's values.

Yes! No matter what mascot design is chosen, our team nickname will always be the Providence Pioneers. Once a Pioneer, always a Pioneer! The mascot is a visual representation to enhance school spirit—not a change to our name or identity.

For a tongue in-cheek example, if “Yonder Pouch” was selected as the mascot design, our team nickname would remain Providence Pioneers, and the mascot would be a Yonder Pouch character. We would not become the “Providence Yonder Pouches.”

Historically, Providence High School used “Wild West” imagery—such as covered wagons and frontier settlers up until the turn of the century in 2000 in rallies, posters, and apparel items. That imagery was retired because it does not accurately represent our values and can be culturally insensitive. We want to move away from those stereotypes entirely.

Our understanding of “Pioneer” has always been rooted in the courage and vision of the Sisters of Providence, who founded our school and paved the way for generations of students. They were true pioneers in education and service—innovators who shaped the future through faith and commitment. However, we will not use nun imagery as part of the mascot design. While we deeply honor their legacy, depicting them as a mascot could be considered disrespectful and diminish the sacredness of their role.

We want a mascot that inspires school spirit and reflects our shared values today. This is where we need your help shaping the look of our next visual identity of the Pioneers!

Everyone in the Providence community, including students, alumni, parents, guardians, faculty, staff, and friends, are invited to contribute ideas and vote throughout the process.

You can submit your suggestions through the Mascot Submission Survey during the first round of the process. The initial submission window closed on October 31, 2025.

• October 21–31, 2025: Round 1 Mascot submissions
• November 13–December 5, 2025: Round 2 Vote on Top 12 contenders
• December 2025: Vote on Top 3 finalists
• Final Reveal: Spring 2026

There will be three rounds of voting. Community members will receive email updates when each survey opens and closes. The mascot with the most votes in the final round will become the official design.

Sign up for the Pioneer Mascot Insiders email list to receive updates between voting rounds and learn about design progress.

The Pioneer Mascot Committee, made up of students, alumni, parents, and faculty/staff, meets monthly to ensure the process is inclusive and community centered.

The official mascot will be unveiled during Spring 2026 as part closing of our 70th Anniversary celebrations.