In the 1926-1927 school year, the Mount Vernon Yellow Jackets underwent an official transformation, adopting the Yellow Jacket that has since become synonymous with our school pride. The moment is documented in the Forum Book from 1927, which marks the first official recognition of the Yellow Jackets as the school’s mascot. Prior editions of the Forum Book refer to the athletic teams as the orange and black Mounts, highlighting the significance of this shift in the school’s identity.
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