When students voted on the Rebels mascot in 1971, it represented rebellious behavior. But in the 1980s, the school changed the logo to an image featuring the same blue X with white stars featured on the Confederate flag. That logo is gone, but for some the connotations remain. 

<p>When students voted on the Rebels mascot in 1971, it represented rebellious behavior. But in the 1980s, the school changed the logo to an image featuring the same blue X with white stars featured on the Confederate flag. That logo is gone, but for some the connotations remain. </p>

<p>Highlights from KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM.</p>

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