Penn. college scraps Colonial Phil mascot following campus-wide backlash- The Community College of Pennsylvania (CCP) is switching from its Colonial Phil mascot over to Roary the Lion.
- CCP English professor Brian Goedde told Campus Reform “I especially like how we will be called ‘a pride’ of Lions. I think a sense of school pride is essential for student success.”
A Philadelphia, Penn. college has officially ditched its long-time mascot after ongoing backlash from the community, with some students finding the mascot offensive and supporting a petition to remove the symbol.
The Community College of Pennsylvania (CCP) introduced in September its new mascot, Rory the Lion, replacing long-time mascot “Colonial Phil” after nearly three years of ongoing petitions and changes to the name, CBS Philly reported..."
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