# Times
Suggested
Suggested Name
18
(None)
Rationale
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
1626
Alicia Rasin
late Richmond advocate for peace
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
Mascot
1
American Flag
1
Ann Spencer
1
Anything Goes
1
Arrohattoc
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
African-American Harlem Renaissance Poet in 20th century
Indian tribe who predates any English settlement
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
strong supporter of education
Senators
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
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.
Clements
in honor of Karen Clements
keep name neutral
Griffins
beloved member of staff
2
Commonwealth
1
Coward
1
Creig Deeds
1
Cross Road
1
Cross Roads
Cardinals
take away U.S. history - shame
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
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
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
better Governor for diversity
70 years old, still working in Henrico County Public Works
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
1
George Mason
1
George Washington
1
Godwin Middle
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
WWII veteran and outspoken advocate of free enterprise
drop the first and middle name
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
2
Henrico
1
Henrico Co. MS #1
1
Henrico Transition Academy
2
Henricus
1
Henrietta Lacks
1
Henry L. Marsh
1
Irena Sendler
1
Jacai D. Colson
1
James Armistead
1
James Armistead Lafayette
1
James C. Roberts
1
James River
1
James S. Gillmore, III
1
Jane Austen
1
Jane Cooper
1
Jimmy Dean
1
John A. Venuti
no sense naming a school for something that people will change, so give it a number
in case Richard Byrd offends someone
to minimize costs, this would allow mascot to stay "Senators"
Revolutionary War spy/slave/farmer
paved the way for Richmond schools to no longer be segregated
Chief of Police for VCU, working to make Richmond & Henrico a safe place for
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
1
Junious Thornton
1
Junious Walker
2
Kanawha
1
Karl Marx
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
4
Lincoln
1
292
has been an integral part of Richmond since early 1900's
to signify our commitment to equality
suffragette
Lloyd Jackson
HCPS administrator, member of School Board & attended a segregated school in
Henrico
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
longstanding Principal; his kindness, love & inclusive attitude set a welcoming, safe
& caring tone
wonderful principal and advocate for students, parents, staff & community
Senators
the Griffins
Lonnie E. Gailes – cont’d.
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
Mary Melton Jones
pioneer educator in Henrico, 1st African-American woman principal after
desegregation in Henrico
1
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
2
Nancy D. Reagan
1
Nathan-Michael William
Smith
1
Navigator
805
Neil G. Griffin; Neil Gerard
Griffin; Neil Griffin
Ukrainian pilot fighting for rights & freedom of millions
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
in memory of Byrd MS SRO, and for her cousin
the Force;
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
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
Cannons
1
Patrick Henry
1
Paul Galante
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
1
64
man who represents honor, valor & freedom, values young people could emulate
to solve school names now & in the future
Public School 1
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
notable explorer
Explorers;
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
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
Explorers
3
Robert F. Smart – cont’d.
Henrico School Board member, professor at U. of R.
Robert Merhige; Robert R.
Merhige
judge who ordered desegregation of many Va. Schools
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
1
Sponge Bob Square Pants
2
Spottswood W. Robinson
1
Stephen T. Colbert
3
Stony Run
retired head of Henrico Fire Dept.
NAACP lawyer and civil rights activist
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
1
Ukrop
3
Unity
name given to this area from American Indians
bringing students of any race together
choose a name that will unify
594
Vandervall; Benjamin D.
Vandervall; William LeRoy
Vandervall
African-American family who donated the land
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
9
Warner Jones, Sr.
was an educator and principal in Henrico County; strong leader in community, and
strong supporter of integration
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 –
cont’d.
was founder of Richmond
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