Faculty and staff at Mills E. Godwin Middle School aren't happy about a plan to change the school's name.
School Board Chairman, At-large Ryan Sawyers, Neabsco District member Diane Raulston, and Occoquan member Lilly Jessie, who was a principal at Elizabeth Vaughn Elementary School in Woodbridge, met with Godwin faculty and staff in Dale City for two hours March 10 to discuss the name change.
"Ms. Jessie, I think you would be demoralized if someone came and ripped Elizabeth Vaughn off your building," said Mary Jo Stoy, a 37-year employee at Godwin. "No one is saying don’t name a school after Dr. Hampton...were saying don’t name our school after Dr. Hampton. You say its done, and there's no changing it. Think of what you've done to us. We’re a lower socio-economic group here. We know that the parents aren't complaining [about the name change because they're out] making a living and providing for thier family. They won't be the ones complaning. Go try to change a school name in Lake Ridge, go try to change Regan [Middle School in Gainesville], the parents will string you up by your necks."
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