Brattleboro Union High School retires ‘Colonel’ moniker
Jun 14, 2023 · BRATTLEBORO — Hoping to cease an ongoing civil war over its longtime nickname, Brattleboro Union High School will replace its nearly 75-year-old “Colonel” moniker with a new “Bear” mascot.
Brattleboro Union High to retire its ‘Colonel’ for a new
May 10, 2023 · After decades of debate, Brattleboro Union High School will replace its longtime Colonel nickname with a new moniker to be proposed and picked by students this month.
The Evolution of the Brattleboro Colonel | iBrattleboro.com
Jul 20, 2020 · Historically, Brattleboro has been home to many “colonels” – almost every white male of any stature held the title. Here are just a few familiar names from Brattleboro’s past: There were others. Rivers sent along the 1958 edition of the yearbook, with an early drawing of …
Brattleboro Union High School to ditch the Colonels name
Apr 25, 2023 · BRATTLEBORO — Administrators are developing a process to replace the name “Colonels” for sports teams at Brattleboro Union High School to get away from its troublesome past.
Brattleboro Union High School poised to ‘Bear’ a new nickname
May 31, 2023 · BRATTLEBORO — For fans and foes of Brattleboro Union High School’s “Colonel,” the ongoing Civil War over whether to retire the nearly 75-year-old nickname has been a bear. And perhaps a sign...
Brattleboro team mascot name to be reviewed for discrimination
Apr 12, 2023 · A petition to change the name of the Brattleboro Union High School mascot states that the name "Colonels" was based off William Brattle, a colonel in King George's militia during the Revolutionary War, whom the town was named after.
Brattleboro Union High School to rebrand with new mascot - WCAX
May 10, 2023 · BRATTLEBORO, Vt. (WCAX) - Brattleboro Union High School is joining a growing number of Vermont schools required by law to ditch their discriminatory or racially offensive …
Dan Hermansson: The word 'colonel' reflects ... - Brattleboro Reformer
Aug 6, 2020 · In the petition it states: "The colonel mascot, of the Brattleboro Colonels, is a racist name that is deeply rooted in the history of the enslavement of Black people, the Civil War, and the racist history of Brattleboro."
Deadspin | The Ugly, Racially Charged Fight Over A Confederate …
Oct 25, 2010 · Brattleboro is, after all, named after Colonel William Brattle, an old white guy who owned lots of land. What's more, our playing fields had once hosted Vermont soldiers —Union solders—as...
High School Huddle Camp Tour: Brattleboro Colonels
Aug 28, 2023 · BRATTLEBORO, VT – The Brattleboro Colonels football team is back in Division I for 2023 following three straight years making the playoffs in DII. The Colonels will now be battling against the...
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