Our students and staff chose the golden eagle as our mascot because of characteristics that fit the mission, vision, and culture of our program. This powerful eagle is North America's largest bird of prey and the national bird of Mexico. Golden eagles (and their feathers) are highly respected and considered sacred within American Indigenous traditions, culture, and religion. They are honored with great care and shown the deepest respect. They represent honesty, truth, majesty, strength, courage, wisdom, power, and freedom.