Canon-McMillan School Board members once again heard negative feedback over the recently approved updated mascot for the school district. The highlander mascot that has been in use since 1954 was redesigned and that redesign has caused much controversy. Former board member Darla Monaco presented board members with a petition signed by 468 residents that are against it. Markus Solobay called the mascot image “satanic and demonic”. Karen Krashna Moran wished more people were involved with the decision making process. Ann Marie Miller loves the new design and is excited to see it displayed everywhere. The new mascot was adopted during the June 29 school board meeting by a 7-2 vote. There does, however, seem to some confusion among some residents over the fact that the new highlander design (pictured) is just as the mascot and is not the new logo for the school district.