WYOMING, Mich. - There is controversy in Wyoming related to a school mascot. Godfrey Lee High School is considering a change to their "Lee Rebels" mascot.
On Tuesday, Dec. 11, Godfrey Lee Schools held a forum to discuss a possible change and the reasons behind it.
Members of the school board say the issue is emotional and complex. They understand that some will say a change is a sign of being too politically correct, but others disagree.
"Over the years we've heard concerns multiple times from different people, a lot really being tied to the Confederate symbolism," explained Eric Mockerman, school board President. "The district in times past used a lot of that symbolism and a lot of the concerns are tied to that and the feelings of racism that come along with that history."
Another forum is scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 17. A final decision on the school mascot is not expected until after that.
►Make it easy to keep up to date with more stories like this. Download the 13 ON YOUR SIDE app now.
Have a news tip? Email news@wzzm13.com, visit our Facebook page or Twitter.