Cincinnati Country Day unveiled the new school mascot following a months-long selection process on Friday.School officials said effective immediately, the "Nighthawk" is officially the new mascot."Nighthawks are recognized for being goal-oriented, resilient and determined," said Head of School Tony Jaccaci. "Nighthawks are highly tactical leaders that plan their approach with consciousness, ferocity and precision."School officials also said the nighthawk is native to the Cincinnati area, noting that Ohio is the first place the common nighthawk was ever recorded in the United States.The Country Day Board of Trustees voted to transition away from their former mascot, the "Indians," in August 2020. "We are always striving to create an environment that inspires and prepares students to face their lives with purpose, confidence and character," said Jody Brant, board of trustees president. "Our hope is that our new mascot not only reflects that sentiment but mirrors the culture of inclusivity, empowerment and joy that we value here at Country Day."School officials said the nighthawk was one of five finalists voted on by the Country Day community. The original submission list consisted of more than 350 mascot suggestions.
Cincinnati Country Day unveiled the new school mascot following a months-long selection process on Friday.
School officials said effective immediately, the "Nighthawk" is officially the new mascot.
"Nighthawks are recognized for being goal-oriented, resilient and determined," said Head of School Tony Jaccaci. "Nighthawks are highly tactical leaders that plan their approach with consciousness, ferocity and precision."
School officials also said the nighthawk is native to the Cincinnati area, noting that Ohio is the first place the common nighthawk was ever recorded in the United States.
The Country Day Board of Trustees voted to transition away from their former mascot, the "Indians," in August 2020.
"We are always striving to create an environment that inspires and prepares students to face their lives with purpose, confidence and character," said Jody Brant, board of trustees president. "Our hope is that our new mascot not only reflects that sentiment but mirrors the culture of inclusivity, empowerment and joy that we value here at Country Day."
School officials said the nighthawk was one of five finalists voted on by the Country Day community. The original submission list consisted of more than 350 mascot suggestions.
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