The Anderson High School Blockheads will not be budged. They are determined to hold their ground because progress is too painful. Inertia is always easier than change.
Blockheads find comfort in consistency.
That tradition is reflected in Anderson's unwavering support of its Redskins, and particularly in its insistence on retaining that nickname in conflict with political correctness and common decency. Used as a disparaging term for Native Americans. Webster's College Dictionary also concludes the term is offensive. Yet Michael Hall, Anderson's principal and self-appointed lexicographer, says the nickname is not offensive and, moreover, only one Anderson parent has complained. These people want to make it a problem, but there's no problem here.