Messwood's New Football Logo Celebrates WIAA Playoff Spot
After school officials removed the existing logo because it contained a religious symbol, the Messmer/Shorewood co-op football team will wear new decals during Friday night's game.
Messmer/Shorewood football coach Drake Zortman said new helmet decals to be debuted Friday night will celebrate the success the co-op football team has realized this season. "A 6-1 record currently, and locking up a playoff berth," Zortman said, detailing the successes. Shorewood district officials removed the student-designed logo that was used this year — a greyhound and a bishop’s hat with a religious cross, which represent both schools — after a parent emailed the district and expressed concern over its religious symbolism. On Wednesday afternoon during a press conference, Zortman unveiled the team's new logo: a football with the words "2012 Playoffs" on it. "I think we're going to be the only school celebrating on their helmets the …
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Jim Genthe
10:58 am on Thursday, October 25, 2012
Hmm...13 days after the fact and still no listing of "hatred & venom"... Cow Dung, I fear we'll be wise not to hold our collective breath waiting...◕ ‿ ◕ more ›