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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Woodson opposed desegregation and delayed integrating FCPS. Why should he be honored with his name on a school?[/quote]

I guess the argument would be that he oversaw a period of major expansion in FCPS, and that’s what they honored him for, not his views on integration. Also, that the school has had that name for 60+ years so now it’s just associated with the community, not the person.

Is there a particular replacement name in mind or would they just go with something inane like “Mosaic”?  [/quote]

Oh please. Even if what you say is true, the man opposed and delayed segregation. That FAR outweighs that "good thing" you identify. Imagine being a black student going to school named after a man who didn't want you there??? It needs to go. And, as Fairfax HS and Lanier showed recently, this need not be a big production. Those were pretty seamless in getting rid of "rebels" and changing to KJMS. Do it. Let the naysayers howl until their faces turn blue. Ignore. And wait it out. [/quote]

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