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Shaffer School Gets New Mascot – and a New Gym Floor

Shaffer Superintendent Joshua Blackburn and Chief Business Officer Dianna Parady

Shaffer School proudly revealed its brand-new gym floor Tuesday, along with an even bigger announcement: the unveiling of their new mascot name, the Shaffer Warriors. This moment marks a significant step in the schoolā€™s journey to modernize its facilities and align with evolving cultural values.

This change comes in response to Assembly Bill 3074, recently passed legislation that requires all K-12 schools in California to discontinue the use of derogatory terms referencing Native people as school or athletic team names by July 2026.

Among the prohibited names are terms such as Apaches, Braves, Chiefs, Indians, Savages and others. Although Shaffer School had already signed an agreement to install a new gym floor, the school administration decided to use this opportunity to proactively embrace the mandate and implement their new mascot name ahead of schedule.

The decision to adopt the Shaffer Warriors name reflects a thoughtful and collaborative process. Shaffer School expresses immense gratitude to the Susanville Indian Rancheria for their invaluable partnership and guidance in selecting a name that honors the schoolā€™s history and values while respecting Native culture.

This collaboration underscores the importance of community involvement and shared respect in shaping the future of educational institutions.

The new gym floor, unveiled during todayā€™s ceremony, represents the pinnacle of quality and craftsmanship. Designed and installed by KYA, a company renowned for its expertise in indoor and outdoor facility modernization, the gym floor features durable materials and intricate, hand-painted floor lines and logos.

Superintendent Joshua Blackburn described the new floor as, ā€œthe highest quality gym floor you can get,ā€ emphasizing its dual role as both a cafeteria and gymnasium for the school.

ā€œThis space is at the heart of our school community,ā€ Blackburn added. ā€œItā€™s where students gather, learn, and compete, and itā€™s important that it reflects the pride and spirit of the Shaffer Warriors.ā€

Shaffer School invites students, parents, and community members to celebrate these exciting changes at the upcoming Shaffer Warriors basketball game on Tuesday, January 28th. Attendees will have the opportunity to see the new gym floor in action and join in commemorating the schoolā€™s new chapter.

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