I CANNOT believe this!!!
Newton BRAVES all the way!
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Are you Kidding Me
6 years ago
The building of the high school was delayed because of WWI.... a war that was fought for your freedom by the military sacrificing their lives. And THIS is what we have to deal with now? Disgraceful.
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Marla DeGroat
6 years ago
I am a graduate of Newton High, class of 89. Also I have a son who is 1/3 Native American and his father has no issue with the Braves name
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YOLANDA PERAGINO
6 years ago
NEWTON BRAVES!!!
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Dale Hall
6 years ago
This is insane. History is history period. You don’t change history.
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Jesse Phillips
6 years ago
Save the Brave! If someone is disstisfied, their names should be made public. Probably not even someone local. I feared this would happen. Its ridiculous.
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Anonymous
6 years ago
I cannot believe the board of education is even considering changing the name. This is taking it way too far and if the BOE succumbs to changing the name then shame on them!
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Jason Kimble
6 years ago
The school mascot is meant to honor and is by no means racist.
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Luanne Jones McMickle
6 years ago
This has been the mascot for many many yrs. Even our National Anthem, says it best And the home of the BRAVES!!!
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Alan Scott
6 years ago
Go Braves
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Ken Aulicino
6 years ago
I got so carried away that I forgot that my daughters graduated in 2001 & 2006
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Susan principe
6 years ago
Absolutely ridiculous! Native Americans are a proud people. They are known as being brave. This is not racist. This is a term of respect.
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Ken Aulicino
6 years ago
I graduated in 1977. My dad graduated in 57, mom in 60. my brothers graduated in 80 and 87. I have been involved with the school still to this day. The "Brave" name and symbol have never been derogatory or demeaning in any way. The brave is a symbol of strength, perseverance and positive attitude. It has always been a dedication to those that were indigenous to this area. I am, and have always been, PROUD to be a Newton Brave!
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Melissa VanOrden
6 years ago
To even consider this is absurd.
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Joette Boyd
6 years ago
My parents were Braves, myself & my brothers were Braves & my daughter was a Brave! Please keep us the Braves!
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Christina Mastro
6 years ago
Leave the name alone, it's not offensive!
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Dee Decker
6 years ago
Home of the Braves!!! Why is this even a discussion.
I CANNOT believe this!!! Newton BRAVES all the way!
The building of the high school was delayed because of WWI.... a war that was fought for your freedom by the military sacrificing their lives. And THIS is what we have to deal with now? Disgraceful.
I am a graduate of Newton High, class of 89. Also I have a son who is 1/3 Native American and his father has no issue with the Braves name
NEWTON BRAVES!!!
This is insane. History is history period. You don’t change history.
Save the Brave! If someone is disstisfied, their names should be made public. Probably not even someone local. I feared this would happen. Its ridiculous.
I cannot believe the board of education is even considering changing the name. This is taking it way too far and if the BOE succumbs to changing the name then shame on them!
The school mascot is meant to honor and is by no means racist.
This has been the mascot for many many yrs. Even our National Anthem, says it best And the home of the BRAVES!!!
Go Braves
I got so carried away that I forgot that my daughters graduated in 2001 & 2006
Absolutely ridiculous! Native Americans are a proud people. They are known as being brave. This is not racist. This is a term of respect.
I graduated in 1977. My dad graduated in 57, mom in 60. my brothers graduated in 80 and 87. I have been involved with the school still to this day. The "Brave" name and symbol have never been derogatory or demeaning in any way. The brave is a symbol of strength, perseverance and positive attitude. It has always been a dedication to those that were indigenous to this area. I am, and have always been, PROUD to be a Newton Brave!
To even consider this is absurd.
My parents were Braves, myself & my brothers were Braves & my daughter was a Brave! Please keep us the Braves!
Leave the name alone, it's not offensive!
Home of the Braves!!! Why is this even a discussion.
Embarrassed by the Newton Board of Education
Proud to be a Newton Brave!
Keep the Brave! Newton resident