But as Lane Tech College Prep found itself embroiled in a mascot controversy in recent weeks, Meyerâs experience on the social platform âdid a complete 180.â She felt attacked. Vote to Discontinue Lane Tech Indian Name and Symbol. We welcome your feedback. All responses are due by ⦠Lane Tech alumni, galvanized by Black Lives Matter, urged a change in the school's Indian mascot. Principal Brian Tennison announced the school is working with the district on the matter. Only one response per respondent will be considered. Lane Tech College Prep High School (often shortened to Lane Tech, full name Albert Grannis Lane Technical College Preparatory High School), is a public 4-year selective enrollment magnet high school located in the Roscoe Village neighborhood on the north side of Chicago, United States.It is a part of the Chicago Public Schools district. Lane Tech College Prep, recognized as a Blue Ribbon school in 2012, provides a challenging and meaningful curriculum in a high tech learning environment that provides the tools for students to prepare for their best possible future. Movements to modify or replace Lane Techâs mascot have proved unsuccessful in the past. ⦠Sign the Petition Here. As the 2019-2020 school year came to an end and administration and students looked towards the upcoming year, the discussion of possibly changing the mascot has come up. CHICAGO - Lane Tech High School is changing its mascot after years of controversy. Students over the years have led petitions to change that name and mascot, ... Lane Tech is far from the only school or brand to consider a change amid Black Lives Matter protests, which have spread around the world and prompted companies to rethink their policies, from hiring practices to giving employees off ⦠The current mascot is the Indians. In June, the Tribune reported one proposal for Lane Techâs new mascot focused on showcasing local wildlife, and, ⦠Around social media, Lane students have started circulating a petition demanding that the mascot be changed because of its cultural insensitivity. Lane Tech College Prep Local School Council Votes To Do Away With Indians Logo, Mascot Syndicated Local â CBS Chicago 8/5/2020 Texas AG aides accuse him of bribery, abuse of office On August 4, 2020, the Lane Tech Local School Council will vote on whether to discontinue or continue the âIndianâ name and symbol. Discussions about Native American mascots have reignited in recent months, including at Chicago's Lane Tech College Prep. Lane Techâs school council will work with the Lane Tech community, Network 14 and the CPS Office of Equity in the upcoming school year to choose a new symbol, according to Thursdayâs letter. Academics. Lane â¦