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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote]^ Big stinking pile of horse manure that demands that the School Board choose the name of an individual other than Stuart:

* If two Marshall HSs are untenable, how has FCPS ever managed with Greenbriar West ES and a Greenbriar East ES 
* If a second Marshall doesn't work for a high school, call it "Justice HS" 
* There are numerous public schools named after Barbara Jordan, so we could handle any teen snickering associated with "Barbara Rose Johns" as well 
* The name "Mendez" should have no "baggage" whatsover, and only inspire, when it honors a local WW II hero and educator 
* All much better than "JEB Stuart" or "Stuart," which conjure up images of Confederates, white supremacists, and heel-dragging resistance to integration and social progress [/quote]

So, you are judge and jury.

[b]If two Marshall HSs are untenable, how has FCPS ever managed with Greenbriar West ES and a Greenbriar East ES

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For one thing, they are both in the Greenbriar neighborhood.  And, it does cause confusion and I do not know why they named it that way, but, believe me, there is a huge difference between a high school and an elementary school.  You really cannot see that?  Elementary schools don't have sports, or other competitive activities.  And, what are you going to do, have the current Marshall HIgh buy new uniforms, etc, to be sure everyone knows the difference.  That would be an additional expense.  But, clearly, the taxpayer's money does not concern you at all.

[b]* If a second Marshall doesn't work for a high school, call it "Justice HS" 
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You get to decide?  More voted for Stuart than Marshall, Justice, whatever, in any case.

[b]* There are numerous public schools named after Barbara Jordan, so we could handle any teen snickering associated with "Barbara Rose Johns" as well

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I suspect you are not a high school student.  I find only one Barbara Jordon High School--it is in Texas and most refer to it as Jordon.  I don't think Johns High School sounds particularly good, and I doubt the kids will, either.  That has a far different connotation than Jordon--again, you need to think of unintended consequences.

[b]* The name "Mendez" should have no "baggage" whatsover, and only inspire, when it honors a local WW II hero and educator

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And, it was pretty far down the list in votes.

[b]* All much better than "JEB Stuart" or "Stuart," which conjure up images of Confederates, white supremacists, and heel-dragging resistance to integration and social progress [/quote]
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No.  You are lumping those together.  "Stuart" would be just fine.  Most of the kids knew nothing and cared nothing about Jeb Stuart, and they will not be connecting him with the school.  That is you.

Since you did not mention "Peace Valley",  I assume you have a different agenda.

Stuart will cause less confusion and save lots more money.  And, again, it will save money in the future and set a precedent when you go after Robert E. Lee.

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I won't play your rope-a-dope, as your arguments are wildly inconsistent.

Stuart is an unacceptable name, and the Superintendent's decision to forward five names to the School Board indicates that he fully appreciates that most community voters last weekend want a name other than Stuart.

I'd be less worried about Johns being the name of a school than your continuing to act like a Dick. [/quote]

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