School board member MaLeah Chaney, who represents the Weeden district, said she has received dozens of calls and e-mails from current and former residents and school alumni.
"I understand that there's a lot of history there," Chaney said, referring to the school that dates to 1919. It was named for John D. Weeden, the grandson of Alabama Gov. Robert M. Patton.
"But, I'd view it as an honor to have my school chosen for a new name. That said, there is work being done now to better the school, to make it more appealing to children. And while I'm keeping an open mind, right now (the board's) main focus is on selecting our new superintendent and continuing to build strong academic programs."
Well, Ms. Chaney, I will consider it an HONOR to change your name to FORMER BOARD MEMBER if I get the chance. Changing the name won't make it more "appealing to children" -- it will make it more "appealing to the politics" of Kendy Behrends.
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