Red, white and blue are the school colors and denote the patriotism of the Badger Battalion. The badger is the mascot of Arkadelphia High School and symbolizes organization and individuality. Badgers display an aggressive spirit that is symbolic of achievement and determination, which reflects the actions of Badger Battalion cadets in their pursuit of academic excellence, character development, and community service. The twenty-five stars represent Arkansas as the 25th state, admitted to the Union on June 15,
1836.