The Diversity Committee noted that this mascot was seen as offensive[7] and was another one of the many indicators of the school's difficult relationship with communities of color.

At the request of the school's administrators including the then-principal Mark Pruitt and then-vice principal Andy Vincent, the Diversity Committee began hosting meetings with the Alumni Association regarding these issues.

The meetings garnered far more attention than expected, gaining support on both sides from students, teachers, area locals, various news outlets, and native groups.

[9][10][11] The issue was never resolved within the school and the students that led the movement graduated in Spring of 2015, putting an end to the meetings, but not to the discussion.

Many members of the Alumni Association still choose to use the old headdress or 'Indian chief' logo of the school[14] and others have started a movement called "Redskins Forever"[15] - whose bumper stickers, hoodies, and other paraphernalia can be seen around the surrounding area.