The nickname “Tigers” and colors black and orange have been associated with Linden High School for generations. But now those familiar identifiers will be taking on a greater role throughout the Linden Public Schools.
The Linden Board of Education voted unanimously this summer, to make “Tigers” and orange and black the official mascot and color scheme for all of Linden’s elementary and middle schools as well.
The other schools had maintained a variety of mascots and color schemes, including the McManus Middle School Vikings and the Soehl Middle School Hawks, which were not as well known outside the individual schools.
Superintendent Danny Robertozzi, who championed the change, said it will promote unity and sense of family throughout the district.
“This way, we’re all Tigers,” he said.
Dr. Robertozzi pointed out that a makeover of McManus’ auditorium this summer already incorporated the new color scheme, but said it’s something that will take time to roll out throughout the district.
“It’s not like everything is going to be painted orange and black overnight,” Dr. Robertozzi said.
