Posted on Wed, Sep 4, 2013 : 1:16 p.m.
Milan schools working to develop new logo
By Amy Biolchini
The current logo for Milan Area Schools.
A committee working to develop a new design has been meeting over the summer with Gail Nicklowitz of GN Communications in Ann Arbor, the same graphics artist who designed the new Ypsilanti Community Schools logo.
The new design will cost about $1,000, according to the news report. The district will retain its name: Big Reds.
The district's Board of Education will review designs Sept. 11, according to the news report.
Amy Biolchini is the K-12 education reporter for AnnArbor.com. Reach her at (734) 623-2552, amybiolchini@annarbor.com or on Twitter.
Comments
Dog Guy
Fri, Sep 6, 2013 : 3:52 a.m.
Milan Area Schools must change its logo because University of Michigan owns capital M.
TryingToBeObjective
Thu, Sep 5, 2013 : 3:59 a.m.
That $1,000 was just burning a hole in their pocket? Couldn't think of something better to spend it on? Why change the logo? Not changing the mascot, no merger, so what would be the valid reason to do so? Lame. Got an extra grand I can burn? I can think of MANY better things to buy.
dading dont delete me bro
Wed, Sep 4, 2013 : 10:52 p.m.
"...the same graphics artist who designed the new Ypsilanti Community Schools logo." can't wait, this is gonna be good. um, no.
grye
Wed, Sep 4, 2013 : 10:22 p.m.
It's a shame that any singular objection creates the necessity for change in our overly PC environment. Mascots are revered, not ridiculed. They are looked up to as a source of strength and character to emulate. In no way has a mascot ever meant to be demeaning. But when someone gets offended, then everyone thinks change is the only alternative. This is not a perfect world folks. Force change where change is truly needed.
John
Thu, Sep 5, 2013 : 12:29 p.m.
Ethnic caricatures based on tired stereotypes are not exactly what I'd call "reverential".
PersonX
Wed, Sep 4, 2013 : 9:04 p.m.
Branding is a modern disease!