The Wyandanch community has selected a new school logo, one of the district's final steps of rebranding to its new Wolves nickname under the state's ban of Native American mascots.

The district held an online survey this month, where community members had the opportunity to vote on two final designs. The winning logo received 52% of 676 total votes, according to schools Superintendent Erik Wright.

"I would like to thank the community for participating in the selection process," he said in a statement to Newsday on Friday. "We have made history! Let's wear the name proudly. We are 'The Wyandanch Wolves'!"

The winning logo, which features a portrait view of a green-and-white wolf in front of a larger "W," is expected to be presented to the school board for formal adoption at their next

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