WESTFORD -- For many, it's a symbol of school pride and tradition. But the Westford Academy mascot, the Grey Ghost, has also raised concerns, including possible connotations of racism.

WESTFORD (CBS) -- Westford Academy is trying to change their mascot after some found it offensive, but the move is getting mixed reactions. "I've been in Westford for 27 years. The Grey Ghost has ...

Despite being founded in 1845 and establishing its football team in 1879, the academy didn’t adopt the goat mascot until 1890, and several instances suggest the origins of the academy rallying ...

If West Point fumbles in the Army-Navy football game on Dec. 11 as it did during its attempt to kidnap the Naval Academy’s mascot, it’s going to be a long four quarters. Cadets at the U.S ...

Theories abound as to the exact origin of Westford Academy mascot and team name, the Grey Ghosts. However, school officials are reviewing the symbols of the school and its athletic teams ...

Some Ursuline Academy Alumni are upset after the school decided to retire the Sioux class mascot, but others are backing the move. The Sioux mascot is a long-standing tradition at the school.

MARRIOTT-SLATERVILLE — The high school at Venture Academy just celebrated Spirit Week, an event that culminated with the unveiling of the institution’s new mascot, the Venture Vanguard ...

The goat is the mascot of the Naval Academy, the 37th in the line of goats of various breeds to hold that distinction. All 37 have been named Bill, and over the last 70 years, Army cadets have ...

Before becoming the mascot, goats have had a long history with the Navy. Goats were kept on some naval vessels to provide the sailors with food, milk and even as a pet, according to the academy.