The USD 409 Phoenix mascot from this point on has a new look to call its own. Board members unanimously approved the re-branding of the image as part of the business at their meeting Monday. The action came after District Activities Director Tyler Lueckenhoff delivered some clarification. The proposed Phoenix image designed by Christa Reiger, of Storyweaver Studio, was introduced at the previous meeting as mainly composed in a scheme of four primary colors: red, gold, white, and black. Lueckenhoff said the Mascot colors remain the same as throughout school history red and gold. The white and black colors are utilized to highlight accents for some details like outlines and backgrounds. “It is Red and Gold all the way,” Lueckenhoff said. He explained the four separated feathers cut in the wings each represent the different USD 409 schools. The schools are Atchison High School, Atchison Middle School, Central School, and Atchison Elementary School. Dr. Renee Nugent, superintendent of schools, said there has been some concern if there will be changes to the letter “A” on the letter jackets. “The letter A remains the same,” Nugent said of the sports/activities status symbol. “Letter jackets are a staple.” Board members viewed a video produced by Robert Neidinger’s Video Production student Mr. Purdy showing some history of mascots and evolution toward the current re-branding of the Phoenix mascot.
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