Insight

While the Native American history in the area is deep, it is certainly not ownable.


Many areas of the state can boast of similar histories, and several local high schools share the same mascot. Ironically, the Southern Guilford High School Indians – in North Carolina – changed their name in 2004 to the Storm because of the same philosophical discussion.


In addition, many high-profile brands utilize a near-identical oval G icon – the Green Bay Packers and Georgia Bulldogs being two of the most notable.