Comment on Marion school board still considering ‘Maverick’ mascot after learning its racist history

MARION — The Marion Independent School board voted to postpone voting on whether or not to adopt the Maverick and still is considering using it as the district’s mascot after learning about its racist history in a 5-1 vote, with board member Bill Huntoon opposing postponing the vote.The school board will bring the issue back to the table in an April 12 board meeting to vote if they will use the mascot Mavericks.Friday, the Marion Independent School District announced its mascot committee was going to recommend the board not adopt the mascot “Marion Mavericks,” as previously decided at a board meeting in February.