Following the murder of George Floyd in 2020, students started a petition to change the mascot from a conquistador, a symbol they said represented Spanish colonialism and its impact on the indigenous population. Principal Erica Renfree encouraged the change, and suggested also changing the school's name to Tierrasanta High School.
In the aftermath of George Floyd's murder in 2020, students called for a change in the school mascot from a conquistador, which they believed represented Spanish colonialism and its impact on indigenous populations. Principal Erica Renfree agreed with this proposal and suggested renaming the school to Tierrasanta High School.