Farmington High School is the latest school to drop its Native American mascot. Several schools across the state, and professional sports teams across the nation, have dropped names that are offensive.
As the Hartford Courant reports, debate over Farmington's mascot has gone on for about 30 years. A committee is expected to recommend a new mascot for the school next year.
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