Best Vintage Missouri High School Logos

Missouri is home to some of the most creative and nostalgic high school logos, each paired with a nickname that tells a different story. From fierce dogs to baby dolls, these vintage logos stand out for their one-of-a-kind branding and the history they represent. Here's a look at the best vintage logos Missouri has to offer, each one a classic design that sets them apart from the rest of the state.

Top Five

The top five vintage high school logos in Missouri showcase a variety of nicknames and emblem styles. Some feature bold letters representing their school names, while others are more character-focused. Despite their differences, they all share a common trait: they are the best vintage designs in the state.

• Aurora High School Houn Dawgs and Lady Houns (Aurora, MO)
• Description: The Aurora High School Houn Dawgs and Lady Houns logo features a Dalmatian-type dog standing in a red circle above the phrase "Don't kick our dog."
• Opinion: The simplistic red circle with a dog in it serves as the mascot for the Aurora High School Houn Dawgs and Lady Houns, but what makes it truly special is the slogan underneath the dog that says, "Don't kick our dog."

• California High School Pintos and Lady Pintos (California, MO)
• Description: The horse mascot inside the 'C' for the California High School Pintos and Lady Pintos, representing a breed known for large patches of white and any other color, has blue spots as part of the school colors.
• Opinion: The California High School Pintos and Lady Pintos logo isn’t the typical horse; its unique nickname and blue spotted design make it a standout emblem, far from the average mascot.

• Hickman High School Kewpies (Columbia, MO)
• Description: The Hickman High School Kewpie logo depicts a Kewpie doll, a naked baby with a topknot of hair, positioned between the words "Hickman Kewpies," reflecting its adoption as the school's mascot in the 1910s.
• Opinion: The Kewpies is one of the most out-there nicknames in the country, and having a naked baby as the mascot makes it truly unforgettable and one-of-a-kind.

• Maryville High School Spoofhounds (Maryville, MO)
• Description: A tough-looking dog character stands before a green "M," serving as the mascot for Maryville High School, inspired by a Plaster of Paris souvenir distributed in 1921 at the American Legion convention in Kansas City, Missouri.
• Opinion: The Maryville High School Spoofhounds' mascot is an intimidating figure, with a stance unlike a typical dog—poised as if ready to fight, standing in front of a green 'M'.
  

• Owensville High School Dutchmen and Dutchgirls (Owensville, MO)
• Description: The Owensville High School Dutchmen logo is a muscular character in traditional Dutch attire, clenched fists, and an intense expression, dressed in an orange shirt with a "D" emblem, black pants, and an orange cap.
• Opinion: The Owensville High School Dutchmen emblem has a classic feel, featuring a man in an old-school outfit with a 'D' on his chest for Dutchmen, raising his fists in a powerful stance.

Honorable Mentions

Missouri has many strong vintage logos, with several high schools narrowly missing the top five. Among the honorable mentions are three schools with a common theme: they all have birds as their mascots. While each school features a different bird—some more common than others—all have old-school designs that reflect their unique emblems.

• Cole Camp High School Bluebirds and Lady Bluebirds (Cole Comp, MO)

• Concordia High School Orioles (Concordia, MO)
• Pleasant Hill High School Roosters and Chicks (Pleasant Hill, MO)