By Megan Wehring 

The Hays Rebel mascot has spiked a recent controversy across social media and the community. 

Students banded together at the Hays CISD Board of Trustees’ meeting Thursday night. Many shared their thoughts and experiences related to controversy around the rebel mascot. 

As the Board was previously adamant about a student-led effort, Hays senior Alena Hernandez organized the committee of students in favor of retiring the rebel mascot. The committee passed around a petition...