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The School Committee voted unanimously on March 2 to support the recommendation that the name “The Red and Black” be the new high school mascot name.
During the Feb. 23 meeting, the Winchester High School Rebranding Committee recommended the new identity.
The Rebranding Committee, headed by High School Principal Dennis Mahoney, will be soliciting input on a stylized logo soon.
Over 75 people volunteered to be part of the process and helped create the Winchester High School Rebranding Committee. We are very appreciative of all of the efforts of the rebranding committee in bringing stakeholders together and finding common ground, School Committee Chair Brian Vernaglia told the Winchester Star.
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On July 28, 2020, Winchester Public Schools and the School Committee voted unanimously to no longer use Native American or Alaskan lingo as school mascots and to have Superintendent Judy Evans come up with a transitional plan for the new Winchester High School logo and/or mascot.
During the Feb. 23 virtual meeting of the Winchester School Committee, a new identity was recommended by the Winchester High School Rebranding Committee: the Red & Black.
Over 75 people volunteered to be part of the process and helped create the Winchester High School Rebranding Committee was created.
“I could not be prouder of these kids, as well as the adults on the Committee,” Winchester High School Principal Dennis Mahoney said. “We love the idea of honoring the past, honoring the history because it respects a lot of people and what they did before us.”
Another characteristic Committee members noted was Hackett s ability to put others at ease. I liked his sense of humor, Committee member Zeina Marchant said. I thought that made the interview go quickly and really seemed to just bring out the best in all of us.
His experience helping guide a Massachusetts school district through the COVID-19 pandemic was also key. Helping people get through the pandemic is not just about helping them get through school, School Committee member Michelle Bergstrom said, but helping them get through the pandemic.
Hackett was one of two finalists discussed by Committee members. The other candidate was Dr. Mark McLaughlin, a superintendent in Merrimack, New Hampshire. The finalists were vetted by a screening committee consisting of Laurie Kirby, Jen Elineema, Ellen Whittemore, Bergstrom and Bolognese.