http://nwpr.org en http://nwpr.org/post/oregon-board-close-vote-native-american-mascot-ban Fifteen Oregon schools may have to change their sports imagery soon. A state panel could vote later this month [May 17] on whether to ban Native American-themed mascots. The proposal faces resistance, as Salem Correspondent Chris Lehman found on a visit to the Willamette Valley town of Molalla. <p> This fall, Denise Everhart's son will become the fifth generation in his family to attend Molalla High School. Mon, 07 May 2012 13:29:46 +0000 Chris Lehman 7867 at http://nwpr.org Oregon Board Close To Vote On Native American Mascot Ban http://nwpr.org/post/oregon-school-district-digs-its-heels-native-mascot <p>An Oregon School District is digging in its heels against a proposed state ban on Native American mascots. The School Board in the Willamette Valley farm town of Lebanon will consider a resolution Thursday to reject the ban. Tue, 10 Apr 2012 23:24:04 +0000 Chris Lehman 6440 at http://nwpr.org Oregon School District Digs In Its Heels On Native Mascot