# 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 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 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 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 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. Beaty was Richmond-born Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient
1 Prince of Wales
1 Public Middle School #1 to solve school names now & in the future 1 Public School 1 64 Quioccasin; Quioccasin Road American Indian name do not name school after a person for road; and Native American name geographic location history of Indian tribe name after a location and not a person name of road on which school sits native American word means "beautiful place". Road named after historically black church, Quioccasin Baptist Cardinals Falcons in keeping with the community
4 Regency name after a location and not a person name should not reference a person or group of people for condos and shopping center in the area 1 Revolution
3 Richard B. Anthony liked by everyone & dedicated career to better education of students made a huge contribution to HCPS & community. Was dedicated to his work & those he interacted with. well respected by students & faculty 19 Richard Byrd; Richard Evelyn Byrd Byrd name is worthy and would save money for taxpayers naval aviator and explorer aviator and polar explorer decorated war hero & would save cost of changing athletic uniforms honored & decorated American hero
Medal of Honor recipient & famous explorer, will reduce costs Explorers; notable explorer Huskies so school can retain metal bench & other items given to school by previous classes, minimizing expense & disruption caused by a name change to defray costs of renaming; served in WW I & II; aviator; explorer
to save some money for HCPS would be less expensive if last name could be kept. Was a polar explorer & Medal of Honor recipient decorated Medal of Honor recipient; explorer; aviator Explorers
an American naval officer; aviator; polar explorer; organizer of polar logistics; possibly only individual to receive the Medal of Honor, Navy Cross and Silver Life Saving Medal; also received all three Antarctic Expedition Medals
1 Ricky Gray
1 River City
1 Robert F. Byrd would keep costs minimal
2 Robert F. Smart Chairman of Hen. School Board; professor and dean Robert F. Smart – cont’d. Henrico School Board member, professor at U. of R. 3 Robert Merhige; Robert R. judge who ordered desegregation of many Va. Schools Merhige
federal judge who ordered decision for school desegregation in Virginia
1 Robert Pleasants abolitionist & Henrico native
1 Robert Russa Moton prominent and well respected African-American 1 Robert Schnell grandfather's name - WWII Vet
1 Rosa Parker
1 Ruby Bridges brave little girl who defied segregation by attending all white school
2 School #1 should be no controversy this can't offend anyone
1 School #2 1 Skip Brooks retired head of Henrico Fire Dept.
1 Sponge Bob Square Pants
2 Spottswood W. Robinson NAACP lawyer and civil rights activist
1 Stephen T. Colbert
3 Stony Run closest stream to school; brings awareness of the natural elements in area creek that is near the school name should not reference a person or group of people 1 Sybil Luddington courageous & inspiring young female
1 Synergy name should not reference a person or group of people
1 Temperance Flowerdew early settler of Jamestown colony; wife of 2 Virginia Governors 1 The Middle School so no one will be offended
2 Thomas C. Canon late Richmond philanthropist/postal worker Thomas C. Cannon – cont’d. "poor man's philanthropist" - lived the values we all hope to instill in children 1 Timothy M. Kaine US Senator, Governor. Richmond Mayor, loyal dedicated public official
1 Tom Wolfe after Richmond author 6 Tommy Edwards African-American singer/songwriter, Henrico resident
African-American singer born and raised in Henrico
local singer/songwriter with historical marker near school successful African-American musician
1 Tsenacomoco name given to this area from American Indians
1 Ukrop
3 Unity bringing students of any race together choose a name that will unify 594 Vandervall; Benjamin D. Vandervall; William LeRoy African-American family who donated the land Vandervall after the two African-American brothers whose family owned the land corrects errors & injustices from the past family has deep and continuing ties to Henrico in honor of original owners of land name represents the power of African-Americans in education name should be placed back on the land the Griffin Pemberton school originally named William Vandervall Petition submitted - 191 signatures this was the intent of the use of the land Vandervalls have been and are assets to Henrico Vandervall; Benjamin D. Vandervall; William LeRoy Vandervall wonderful family who previously owned the land would love to see family name restored to the school Mr. Vandervall, educator & owner of land restore the heritage that was taken from Quioccasin community the dedication & impact of this family’s legacy should be celebrated & spread through the community’s future this family has a rich history in that corridor of Quiocassin Rd., & should be recognized for the many children they helped educate
Petition – 18 signatures to heal the community & to right the wrong of naming the school for a segregationist 6 Virgil R. Hazelett; Virgil Hazelett
1 Virginia
1 Virginia Dogwood Academy
1 Virginia L. Randolph 2 was an educator and principal in Henrico County; strong leader in community, and Warner Jones, Sr. strong supporter of integration
9 West End do not name school after a person name after a location and not a person so no one will be offended name after location/landmarks
1 West Henrico keep name neutral 1 Western Henrico stay away from people's names
1 White Hill
9 William Byrd; William Byrd, II Byrd name is worthy and would save money for taxpayers sports teams can keep uniforms & would be a cost savings William Byrd; William Byrd, II – was founder of Richmond cont’d. would save costs would save money for the County founder of Richmond 113 William C. "Bill" Bosher; William Bosher; William C. Bosher was the best Superintendent Henrico ever had positive impact on Henrico and Virginia schools can think of no better person to honor did many good things for employees & children at HCPS esteemed educator & would keep BMS which would cut costs to taxpayers for his dedication & hard work as an educator
former Henrico & Virginia Superintendent great educator and leader great educator, citizen & community representative
had a great impact as mentor and educator he lived and loved education at every level Henrico & Chesterfield Superintendent in honor of Dr. Bosher in recognition - his reputation speaks for itself
long legacy with education meant a lot to Henrico and surrounding community outstanding educator, scholar and distinguished Virginian outstanding leader, teacher, Supt.; name would allow Byrd to continue as BMS provided high quality education to all William C. "Bill" Bosher; William Bosher; William C. Bosher – cont’d to honor the late Dr. Bosher visionary and well respected educator well known educator whose viewpoint was highly valued always put students & teacher first, listen to & fought for them Pilots beloved educator and former Superintendent Bobcats devout educator, genuine love for children & families, determination to lead Richmond in becoming a better community for all residents for years of service to Henrico & Virginia good man, beloved by many Submitter’s Uncle. Naming the school after Dr. Bosher might spur students to ask about the name & through their investigation would be inspired to follow his example his life was education man of integrity, whole-heartedly supported all races, creeds, gender & economic backgrounds supporting & nurturing leader who inspired students & teachers Teacher, Supervisor, Principal, Div. Supt., University professor - his reputation was spotless
1 William Darl Cosby, Sr. Henrico teacher, principal, WWII veteran, curator of Va. Randolph museum
36 William E. Long 1st football coach, Athletic Director and Asst. Principal at Freeman a giant in education in Henrico a great human being a household name in the coaching & officiating world an excellent role model, education advocate and icon former mentor, teacher, leader his dedication to students & Henrico leader, mentor, advocate, coach life-long career w/HCPS, had major impact on thousands of students William E. Long – cont’d. life-long educator, coach, administrator life-long mentor & exemplary figure in coaching & academics long and distinguished career in HCPS
long career; influenced many lives mentor, colleague, friend sincerely caring man southern gentleman, outstanding role model, consumate educator the epitome of an educator, coach, administrator, gentleman was a father figure to me was a fixture in the west end for years
1 William E. Reid
4 William Ferguson Reid African-American Henrico House of Delegates representative great Henrico role model
was a resident of Henrico and a House of Delegates member
1 Wyatt T. Walker
1 Ziontown