I think that might be the case BBS.
Plus many of the African American athletes, students and former students have already spoken out in support of the Rebel nickname. They know the history of the nickname and it has no reference to the Confederacy.
If a change is made in the name, not only does that include the scoreboard signage, the turf endzone, the black curtain signage at the end of the football field, the stadium signage, every new uniform in all sports, and school signage, it will also include the MJHS Rebels and all sports uniforms.