The activist animal rights group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals wants Spearfish school officials to change the name of Spearfish High School to "Sea Kitten High School."

In a letter, PETA said the new name would "reflect the gentle nature of its current marine namesake."  PETA says it's part of a new campaign aimed at children. The group wants children to refer to fish as "sea kittens."

Steve Morford, Spearfish High School principal, says he does not want to share his feelings about PETA but did say the letter is not being taken seriously.

Spearfish students have Internet access at school and have started talking about the request. One student says it's so illogical that it's hard to comprehend.