 Until the mid-1970s the school mascot had been "Poco" (pronounced pō'kō / poh-koh), a cartoon character of a short male dressed in a large poncho with a serape, a Mexican–Indian throw blanket or rug over one shoulder and a large sombrero on his head, covering the eyes.The school logo was changed to a cowboy boot spur because of racial controversy regarding the character of Poco.More recently, the school's crest or a big letter V with the word "Rancho" across it would be seen on most planners and/or merchandise.