Ephrata High School unveiled its new mascot at the Ephrata High School homecoming game. The mascot, “Archer,” is named after teacher and coach Gary Archer who helped design the district’s logo.
October 16, 2026
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Ephrata High School unveils new mascot, honors Tiger logo creator
EPHRATA — Ephrata High School introduced its new official Tiger mascot, “Archer,” during the school's 2026 Homecoming celebration, honoring longtime educator, coach and artist Gary Archer, who created the district's Tiger logo. The surprise debut came during Friday's homecoming festivities as the new mascot led the procession in the school's Tiger Truck, followed by Archer, a 1965 Ephrata High School graduate who later spent 32 years teaching and coaching basketball in the district, according to a district news release. The mascot is modeled directly after the district's copyrighted Tiger logo, commonly known as the Archer Tiger. The Associated Student Body selected the name “Archer” in recognition of the lasting impact Archer has had on the school and community.