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As reported at the October 23, 2006 board Meeting, Nola Taylor, principal of Mendenhall Middle School, on behalf of the school, booster club and surrounding community, has requested that Mendenhall’s Stadium be named in honor of an individual in recognition of his excellence and who has demonstrated positive values having a lasting affect on the Guilford County School system, students and the community.
Pursuant to our procedure on the naming of schools (FDCA-P), a nomination form and accompanying support documents were provided for review and consideration.
The name proposed is as follows:
Deebs Young Memorial Stadium
The recommended name was posted on the district website for a period of public comment and feedback. One public comment was received suggesting that the word Memorial be removed from the name as it was not needed to properly honor the individual for which the stadium was being named. Upon discussion with those involved with the nomination as well as the family of Deebs Young, it is proposed that the name be changed to:
Deebs Young Stadium
RECOMMENDATION: Based on the recommendation of the community effort and in light of the supported change, the administration recommends the board approve the use of the name Deebs Young Stadium. If the name is approved, staff will contact the community representative to review the plans for any signage the community effort would provide.
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