Indiana School for the Deaf "Deaf Hoosiers"

Indiana School for the Deaf Deaf Hoosiers

The origin of the name "Deaf Hoosiers" for the athletic teams of the Indiana School for the Deaf (ISD) is unknown. However, there are a few possible explanations.

One possibility is that the name was chosen to reflect the school's pride in its state of Indiana. Indiana is known as the "Hoosier State," and the name "Deaf Hoosiers" is a way to show that the school's students and athletes are proud to be Hoosiers, even though they are deaf.

Another possibility is that the name was chosen to reflect the school's commitment to diversity and inclusion. The name "Deaf Hoosiers" is a way to show that the school is proud of its deaf community and that it values the contributions of all students and athletes, regardless of their abilities.