By Megan Wehring

Hays High School students were brought together to bring possible change to the mascot. 

Seniors Alena Hernandez and Zoe Reyna organized a student committee in favor of changing the Rebel mascot. The district has been separating itself from Confederacy ideals by banning the Confederate flag and the “Dixie” fight song at the school. 

Hernandez said changing the mascot would be a step towards creating a more inclusive environment. 

“It is no secret that our school...