Connecticut High School Retires Controversial 'Redmen' Mascot

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A Connecticut high school has ended the controversy surrounding its controversial mascot, with officials announcing this week that the school will retire its "Redmen" mascot. 

In February Killingly High School formed commission to examine the Redmen mascot, which has been in place for decades. Students, community members and local tribes had raised concerns that the Redmen mascot, which features a Native American wearing a headdress, wasn't a respectful representation of local Native people. 

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