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BECOME A MEMBERFrom left, Tanya Yoshioka, Dana Kozesky, Courtenay Carrel and Susan Koma of the Mars Cheer Boosters present their designs for a potential mascot for Mars Area High School on Tuesday evening, Oct. 3. William Pitts/Butler EagleADAMS TWP — With a team name as colorful and distinct as the Planets, it’s a surprise that Mars Area High School has never had a mascot of any kind for its athletics programs.That could change soon, thanks to the efforts of Courtenay Carrel and the Mars Cheer Boosters, who have spent the past two years brainstorming potential designs for a school mascot. Carrel, who is the president of the booster club, said the idea to find a mascot for the high school was not hers alone.“It was collaborative, from our whole board along with our cheer coaches,” Carrel said. “We feel like (the mascot is) an auxiliary spirit member to bring more school spirit to the school and community.”The boosters have spent time getting in touch with collegiate spirit groups for inspiration, including the Toledo Rockets, who have a similarly space-themed mascot: Rocky the Rocket.“We've reached out to a lot of collegiate spirit programs to get a better understanding of what's involved in starting a mascot from scratch,” Carrel said.According to Carrel, four mascot designs have been drawn up, all of which are based on the athletic teams’ name of the “Fightin’ Planets.” All four designs were shown to the Mars Area School Board at its monthly work session Tuesday evening, Oct. 3. Carrel said none of the designs are set in stone and they are open to alterations.Ultimately, the school board will have the final say in determining which mascot design is used. The most important thing to Carrel is to create a mascot that is both distinct and representative of Mars Area.“We went to Moon (Township) just a few weeks ago, and they had a tiger mascot. ‘Moon Tigers,’” Carrel said. “To me, that doesn’t go together. At least we’re doing something unique to our school.”The cheer boosters have been setting aside money for various phases of the mascot’s development, including storage, cleaning and upkeep of the mascot costumes when Mars eventually receives them. The next step for the boosters will be to contact mascot design agencies for quotes on finalized character designs.Of course, when the costume finally arrives, someone has to wear it. The intent is for the mascot costume to be worn by multiple students throughout the year, as a single student might not be available for all of the mascot’s required appearances.“We're going to have auditions and tryouts,” Carrel said. “It’s our plan to get multiple people, hopefully, to want to try out for that position.”Continue Reading with One of the Options BelowAlready a subscriber?Become a Butler Eagle Subscriber TodaySubscribe to read the full article and support our local, independent news organization.You can cancel any time.Skipping to class: Mars school debuts sensory motor pathwaySeneca Valley gives OK to new fencing clubMars Class of 1947 holds 76th reunionRowan Elementary School welcomes new assistant principalWith the start of a new school year, student safety a priority in Butler CountySeneca Valley reaches settlement with tobacco conglomerateFormer Seneca Valley aviation teacher now volunteering for STEM FlightsMars school board to revise billboard advertising policyMOST READ STORIESBreast Cancer Awareness 2023CE obituariesPhoto Gallery: Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023McCarthy becomes the first speaker ever to be ousted from the job in a House voteNationwide-alert system testing Wednesday will affect most mobile phones, FEMA saysCOMPLETE PAGESComplete PagesSPECIAL SECTIONSDigital DivideMind &amp; BodyProgressMenu GuideAnswer BookSeeking RefugeTODAY'S PHOTOSView today's galleryServing the Cranberry Twp, Mars, Evans City, Zelienople areas8050 Rowan Road, Suite 504Cranberry Twp, PA 16066(724) 776-4270Contact Usfacebook.com/TheCranberryEagletwitter.com/cranberryeagleGet In TouchPrint SubscriptionsAdvertiser ServicesSite MapNewsSportsCommunitySchoolsCommunity InformationButler County Tourism &amp; Convention BureauPittsburgh North Regional ChapterButler County Chamber of Commerce© 2023 The Cranberry Eagle

BECOME A MEMBERFrom left, Tanya Yoshioka, Dana Kozesky, Courtenay Carrel and Susan Koma of the Mars Cheer Boosters present their designs for a potential mascot for Mars Area High School on Tuesday evening, Oct. 3. William Pitts/Butler EagleADAMS TWP — With a team name as colorful and distinct as the Planets, it’s a surprise that Mars Area High School has never had a mascot of any kind for its athletics programs.That could change soon, thanks to the efforts of Courtenay Carrel and the Mars Cheer Boosters, who have spent the past two years brainstorming potential designs for a school mascot....

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