They need to choose a new school mascot free of insulting stereotypes, one that also demonstrates these young people have learned a lesson from the right-thinking folks who govern them. Academic excellence is important, too. Such a mascot would inspire these high-schoolers to a higher calling. Along with The Heat, The Flame, The Storm and The Liberty, the Firewater would be completely inoffensive, and it might also spur interest in the team from New Age types. But the best choice for a new mascot, in my humble opinion, would be the Poolesville High Engines.
Young people love cars, they love rockets, anything that goes fast.
Just look at the success of the film The Fast And The Furious . Red Engines for short. Therefore, I propose the mascot be a steam engine, say a locomotive. I wonder if the right-thinking members of the school board will get it. Be advised that your comments may be published on this and other Clear Channel web sites.