None) Building Names Be Landmarks/Locations Combined Name from a White & Black Leader in Civil Rights Movement
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# Times Suggested Name Rationale Mascot Suggested 18 (None) building names be landmarks/locations combined name from a white & black leader in civil rights movement do not name school after a person name all schools w/numbers because someone will now be offended by any name name indicating locale of the school name school by location, numbers, but not people name schools after geographical area in which they reside pick a generic name that will bring peace & unity, not a historical name refrain from naming after a person, but choose a name that does not cause undo distraction but empowers all to focus on education start naming schools after things other than people this is a waste of money to taxpayers and unnecessary - schools have been integrated - this issue was solved years ago 1 A Number 1 Adele Goodman Clarke Va. suffragist and artist 2 Alice Jackson Stuart Richmonder and advocate for education Attended VUU 1 Alicia Rasin late Richmond advocate for peace 1626 Alysia C. Burton Byrd alumni who lost her life on 9/11 Petition submitted – 100 signatures her name is the right choice & will serve students well into the future name suggested by Alysia's husband to honor friend & classmate and to give her family a positive association with her name instead of tragedy Petition submitted – 1,506 signatures 1 American Flag 1 Ann Spencer African-American Harlem Renaissance Poet in 20th century 1 Anything Goes 1 Arrohattoc Indian tribe who predates any English settlement 2 Arthur Ashe 1 Bach after an achiever in science, math or art 13 Barack H. Obama; Obama current & first acknowledged black President of the U.S. 11 Barbara Rose Johns helped end Virginia's segregation policy Pioneer her passion for education student activist initiated equal education opportunity for black students civil rights advocate student who led protest in Prince Edward against intolerable learning conditions 1 Baumfree in honor of Isabella Baumfree, aka Sojourner Truth 1 Benjamin Carson man of exemplary intellect and character 1 Benjamin Franklin 60 Benjamin J. Lambert, III for Mary F. Lambert and Lambert family Henrico has no family that has more wiser or experienced members in society Senators this family contributed much to the society fought for education in Senate and supported youth in his church great way to honor such a dedicated citizen had a positive and strong influence in Richmond his sense of community & devotion to education was unmatched. Served VA with distinction Senators strong supporter of education Benjamin J. Lambert, III – cont’d. wonderful career of service & great representative of Virginia name middle school Lambert, only if Pemberton ES could be named Vandervall Senators 1 Big Bird would be tip of hat to PBS; cost saving for signage 1 Bird Middle soaring to success 1 Booker T. Washington 1 Bright 6 Byrd drop the first and middle name everyone already calls the school this, and it's not after a person honoring the historic Byrd family of Virginia remove the "Harry F" to help save money would save the name and lots of costs 2 Cardinal keep name neutral 1 Carroll Cloninger 1 Chad Dermyer in memory of fallen Va. State Trooper 1 Charlie L. Yates one of the 1st black students to attend Va. Tech. 1 Clark George Rogers Clark (1752-1818), Revolutionary War Soldier 4 Clements; Karen R. in honor of Karen Clements Griffins Clements beloved member of staff 2 Commonwealth Cardinals 1 Coward take away U.S. history - shame 1 Creig Deeds 1 Cross Road 1 Cross Roads 1 Dalton Edward Atkinson after a student who tragically died his sixth grade year 1 Daniel "Chappie" James, Jr. the Army's first black 4 star General 3 Dogwood 1 Donald A. Stillman 2 Doug Wilder; Douglas Wilder better Governor for diversity 1 Dr. Bill Boucher 1 Dred Scott 1857 D. Scott v. Sanford case; won emancipation later 1 Drib Byrd spelled backwards with an “i” 1 Earl Hamner award winning author and totally non-controversial 1 Ebony and Ivory 1 Edgar Allan Poe 1 Einstein after an achiever in science, math or art 1 Elizabeth Heckley most worthy Virginian, born a slave 2 Elizabeth Van Lew white woman in Richmond who helped smuggle blacks to the North 1 Ella Baker 1 Elvin R. Cosby 70 years old, still working in Henrico County Public Works 1 Emancipation 1 Emit Till 1 Eric Cantor represented Henrico with honor & was a champion of education 1 ES 34 stop naming public buildings after people 3 Farmington for subdivision name after a location and not a person 2 Freedom 1 Gabriel Prosser slave born in Henrico County 1 Gaskins not after a person 1 Gayton mining town was once in area 1 Gayton Crossing non-controversial; local 1 Gen. Colin Powell 1 George Lincoln Rockwell WWII veteran and outspoken advocate of free enterprise 1 George Mason 1 George Washington 1 Godwin Middle drop the first and middle name 1 Gold 1 H. Albert Nance, Jr. 1 H. B. Middle 1 Hariett Tubman 1 Harper Lee 1 Harriett Tubman 11 Harry Byrd, Jr./Harry Flood Byrd for Harry Byrd's son leave as is new name same as old one only Hitler changes history ridiculous to spend this time and money changing name this is the perfect new name would rather keep the name cost of name change considerably less 1 Harvey 1 Hawking after Stephen Hawking; the physicist 1 HCPS MS #xx no sense naming a school for something that people will change, so give it a number 2 Henrico 1 Henrico Co. MS #1 in case Richard Byrd offends someone 1 Henrico Transition Academy 2 Henricus 1 Henrietta Lacks 1 Henry L. Marsh to minimize costs, this would allow mascot to stay "Senators" 1 Irena Sendler 1 Jacai D. Colson 1 James Armistead Revolutionary War spy/slave/farmer 1 James Armistead Lafayette 1 James C. Roberts 1 James River 1 James S. Gillmore, III 1 Jane Austen 1 Jane Cooper paved the way for Richmond schools to no longer be segregated 1 Jimmy Dean 1 Chief of Police for VCU, working to make Richmond & Henrico a safe place for John A. Venuti everyone 1 John Brown 1 John Cumming Broadwater former Richmond photographer for schools, etc. 2 John F. Kennedy Pres. Kennedy's role in correcting civil & social injustices & desegregation 1 John J. Yarbrough 2 John Rolfe 1 John Smith 1 John W. Warner 2nd longest serving Senator from Virginia 4 Jordan Chapman leadership & dedication to lead this change effort 1 Joseph Jenkins Roberts 1 Joseph Ukrop has been an integral part of Richmond since early 1900's 1 Junious Thornton 1 Junious Walker 2 Kanawha 1 Karl Marx to signify our commitment to equality 1 Leroy Cosby 1 Leroy R. Hassell, Sr. 1st African-American Chief Justice of Va. Supreme Court 3 Lewis F. Powell, Jr. former Supreme Court Justice who stood against massive resistance 1 Lewis Puller, Jr. 1 Lila Meade Valentine suffragette 4 Lincoln 1 HCPS administrator, member of School Board & attended a segregated school in Lloyd Jackson Henrico 292 Lonnie E. Gailes advocate & cared for all students Dr. Gailes was 1st Principal and true educator Dr. Gailes was an inspiration for all students Dr. Gailes was very supportive of teachers & students former Principal of the school Senators longstanding Principal; his kindness, love & inclusive attitude set a welcoming, safe & caring tone wonderful principal and advocate for students, parents, staff & community Lonnie E. Gailes – cont’d. the Griffins Petition submitted - 278 signatures 1 Loving 1 Lucy Randolph Mason Va. suffragist, civil rights & labor rights activist 1 Marnell Bradley Middle was a wonderful Elementary Principal 3 Martin Luther King 1 Marty Cobb for boy who died defending his sister 1 Mary Byrd sports teams can keep uniforms & would be a cost savings 1 pioneer educator in Henrico, 1st African-American woman principal after Mary Melton Jones desegregation in Henrico 1 Mary Sue Terry 1 Mattaponi surviving Native American tribe 1 Mildred & Richard Loving two civil rights heros; an interracial couple in the 1960's 1 Mines 1 MS 1 1 Nadiya Savchenko Ukrainian pilot fighting for rights & freedom of millions 2 Nancy D. Reagan 1 Nathan-Michael William Smith 1 Navigator 805 Neil G. Griffin; Neil Gerard Griffin; Neil Griffin his tireless service to students & families Griffin honor one of our own, one lost too soon Griffindores in memory of Byrd MS SRO Griffin no schools have been named for police officer; Neil contributed to make school better Neil G. Griffin; Neil Gerard Griffin; Neil Griffin – cont’d. protected & served with no regard to race, color, creed for his legacy he reflects the best of Henrico County he was so amazing to staff and students the Force; in memory of Byrd MS SRO, and for her cousin Griffin Force taught Neil Griffin at Byrd our beloved SRO Petition submitted - 559 signatures served the community faithfully @ looked out for children who struggled in any way was a fixture at BMS; everyone knew him Dogs Warriors 1 Newton after an achiever in science, math or art 2 Nikola Tesla inventor Cannons inventor, scientist 1 O'Hair Middle after Madalyn Murray O'Hair 16 Oliver Hill; Oliver White Hill, Sr. civil rights attorney Richmond native & extensive work for civil rights famous Virginian & civil rights lawyer Richmond lawyer who helped fight against Byrd's segregation policies was part of Brown v. Board of Education legal team wonderful way to honor the spirit of desegregation 1 Opechancanough 1 Patrick Henry 1 Paul Galante man who represents honor, valor & freedom, values young people could emulate 1 Paul Puccinelli 1 Pear Tree 5 Pemberton geographic names only 1 Powhatan Beaty 1st Sgt.