INDIANAPOLIS — Roncalli High School officials created a task force in August of 2020 to discuss changing the nickname of the sports teams from the Rebels to better reflect the school’s mission as well as the ministry and life of patron Angelo Roncalli, Saint John XXIII.
On Jan. 15, officials made the announcement that their new nickname will be the Royals. Students at Roncalli made the final selection after the community voted to the top three choices.
Roncalli marketing and communications teams will develop several images with the new nickname, including a logo and mascot. The task force, Roncalli community, and students will be given an opportunity to voice opinions on the designs.