Post by Okwes on Apr 5, 2007 15:29:13 GMT -5
Name that school
By Lindsey Hilty Lindsey Hilty
Staff Writer
Lakota students and staff have been busy dreaming up new names for the district's three new elementary schools, and 350 submissions later, school officials have whittled down the list.
VanGorden Principal Tim Weber said committees from each of the three schools have been formed to decide on the names.
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According to Jon Weidlich, district spokesman, there were funny responses, such as "Watson" so the child could say, "It's elementary my dear Watson."
Other entries were patriotic or sentimental, such as "Tim Bell," after the Lakota East graduate killed in Iraq.
Weber, who will be principal at the Smith Road elementary school location, said he thought there were many creative entries, but it was even more interesting to see the most popular themes.
"It's fun," he said. "I'm so excited to see (the names) across the district."
The suggestions for his building range from space travel and nature to Native American and patriotic themes. Other buildings to be named or re-named are the Summerlin Boulevard school, which will be led by Cherokee Principal Elizabeth Spurlock who will be at the Summerlin Road elementary school, and the Lakota Early Childhood Center, led by Matt Glover.
From serious submissions to comical ones, here are some of The Pulse Journal's favorite entries from the Lakota community.
Kylie of Independence said she picked the name "Hers(h)ey" because "most people love chocolate."
Shawnee student Allison wrote, "Trust School," "Public School," and "Little Jr. School. "Because thos(e) were good names for schools. Were they good names?"
Mingo was a historic Indian name Rachel of Woodland liked.
Tommy of Woodland liked "metroplex pre-elemetary."
"Metroplex, because the West Chester area is the link between the southern expansion of Dayton and northern expansion of Cincinnati."
Tara of Woodland liked the Native American name "Kickapoo" for the Summerlin Boulevard Elementary School.
Katie and Ariadne chose tree names, because "it shows how our district keeps growing and growing."
Lexi of Independence suggested "Justice Elementary," "Respect Elementary" and "Confidence Elementary, because "those are all things that people should really do."
Shyana of Independence suggested "Bengal Elementary," "Hope Elementary" and "All Children Grow Up Elementary," because "Every single kid grows up."
Ashley of Independence liked "Cleanvil," "Kindergarten Village Elementary" and "Lakota South."
"To keep the place clean, for kindergartners to like it, (and) because of high schoolers."
"All the names I chose are patriotic," stated Taylor of Independence. "Memorial because I was born on Memorial Day. This would represent all our soldiers who fought for our freedom."
Allyson of Independence wrote, "Smith Elementary," "Summerlin High School," and "Jump an Jacks School."
"I love those names and always will," she stated.
Cheryl of Woodland suggested "Towers Elementary" in memory of the Twin Towers, and "Ford Elementary" in honor of the late president.
Rachel of Adena selected the following names. "I chose 'Justice,' because we (have) 'Liberty' and 'Freedom,' and now we need 'Justice' as it says in our 'Pledge of Allegiance.' I selected 'patriot' as a school name in honor of our country and the men and women in our military. I chose 'champion,' because all young kids can be champions now and as the grow up."
Cooper of Woodland thought Summerlin should be left as is, "because it reminds us of the fun we had in summer."
Maggie of Heritage liked the idea of "Wings Childhood Academy" for LECC, because "I liked the idea of kids getting their wings in kindergarten."
Emily of Heritage liked "Bright," "Reach" and "Horizons" for bright futures, to reach for higher goals and to start each day anew.
Brooke of heritage wants to call LECC, "ACE," or Academic Center for Excellence. She also liked "Unity Elementary" for Smith Road, because of the merger of students from West Chester and Liberty townships.
Renee of Heritage liked "Destiny," Prospect" and "Promise."
"These names all speak to the hopeful future that our young students represent," she wrote.
"I chose Providence because I have always thought it would be very cool to go to a school named Providence," wrote Allayna of Heritage. "And it would still be in the same district at least. I also chose Spirit because everyone has a spirit and personally I think things should start being named after that."
Noah of Adena liked Dalton Elementary after two men Elisha and Michael Dalton. The first was a master in a log school house built around 1830 in Tylersville and the latter was a teacher and a justice of peace.
Tim, Pam and Jessica of LECC suggested P.E.A.C.E. for the Summerlin Boulevard school. The acronym would stand for "Palomino Early Academic Childhood Elementary School."
Gabriela and family suggested words that look forward, such as "Frontier," "Horizon," and "Pioneer" elementaries.
Addison of Hopewell suggested "Little Turtle" for the Summerlin Boulevard school after the famous leader of the Miami Indian tribe.
Hopewell Elementary student Paul, took his inspiration from the boy scouts, with suggestions of "Arrowhead," to point to a straight path of life; "Rising Sun" to symbolize how life presents new challenges each day; and "Spirit," to describe how the spirit of the young one burns brighter than the largest fire."
Jen of Hopewell Elementary suggested "Sugarcreek" in honor of the Amish in Ohio.
Adena Elementary student, Joshua, wrote about Joseph McMaken, the earliest settler of West Chester Twp. He moved to Ohio in 1789 and applied for land in the area July 4, 1791.
He also liked John Nelson, the first settler of Liberty Twp. in 1796.
Justin of Adena suggested the name Paleo Elementary, after the first known inhabitants of Ohio.
Debbie liked the name beginnings, because "I am an aid at LECC and am sad to see it change, but now it is a new beginning for a wonderful school. A new beginning for staff and children to make new friendships."
Alexandra, an avid reader from Woodland Elementary, said she thought "Rochester Elementary," "Darcy Elementary," and "Spaceship Kindergarten were appropriate, because "they are names of protagonist men from classic love stories. The character Darcy is from Pride and Prejudice and Rochester is from Jane Eyre. Spaceship, she said was a name her brother suggested.
Keri from Liberty liked the name Learn, Read and Write Elementary, because "We are really doing these," she wrote. She also like "Sun Rise Elementary," because "We are rising into different grades."
Kelly from Shawnee wanted to name LECC Papoose, because "Papoose is a fitting name for the youngest children in our schools."
Elizabeth of Shawnee polled her family for suggestions. "Mayan, because my father told me that Indian tribe was smart. Hopi, because my sister studied the tribe, and I looked hard researching for another name and I got Canarsee and I thought that would be a great name for a school."
"We chose these names because Navajo means "planted fields," said Jordan of Shawnee. "Our motto at Shawnee Elementary is that our children are like a garden and they need to be cared for in order to grow. Hopi means "peaceful person."
Steve of Shawnee suggested naming a school after Timothy Bell, a Lakota East graduate that died in combat in 2005.
Nick of Shawnee suggested "Buckeye Elementary," "Brown Elementary" and "New Era," because "Ohio is the Buckeye state, time for change and new beginnings, Brown because of Paul Brown/the Bengals, Browns and Ohio State."
Emily from Lakota East was honest about her suggestions. "I choose these names, because my teacher made us name the schools." she admitted.
"I picked the name Maiara for the school on Smith Road, because Maiara means wise," said Brittany of Lakota East. "I picked Aylen for the school on Summerlin Boulevard, because Avlen means happies, and I picked the name Anemy for the LECC because Anemy means superior. All these names are in the Native American culture."
"I chose Big Dreams," because in Lakota, all the staff are always encouraging all the students to dream big and readch for your goals," said Lakota East student Christina. "I chose Pride because if you have pride, you'll believe in yourself and others. Finally I chose Patriotic, because after September 11, everyone has been patriotic and supportive of our troops."
Michael of Lakota East suggested LECC be changed to "Little Geniuses of America."
Tim from the Lakota Freshman School suggested "Kin Chinca," meaning "the children," in the Lakota Indiana language.
Garrison of Independence submitted "Tokata" and "Wicoti." Both are Lakota words meaning "future" and "village."
"Harvest refers to harvesting or cultivating the intelligence of students," wrote Cassidy of Woodland. "Legacy refers to the implication that with education that the next generation is able to leave behind an impression and enhance society by achieving to their fullest academic potential."
Natalie, a second-grader at Independence liked "Castle Elementary," "Palace Elementary" and "Kings Kindergarten School," "because we wanted a theme of Kings and Queens and where they live."
By Lindsey Hilty Lindsey Hilty
Staff Writer
Lakota students and staff have been busy dreaming up new names for the district's three new elementary schools, and 350 submissions later, school officials have whittled down the list.
VanGorden Principal Tim Weber said committees from each of the three schools have been formed to decide on the names.
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According to Jon Weidlich, district spokesman, there were funny responses, such as "Watson" so the child could say, "It's elementary my dear Watson."
Other entries were patriotic or sentimental, such as "Tim Bell," after the Lakota East graduate killed in Iraq.
Weber, who will be principal at the Smith Road elementary school location, said he thought there were many creative entries, but it was even more interesting to see the most popular themes.
"It's fun," he said. "I'm so excited to see (the names) across the district."
The suggestions for his building range from space travel and nature to Native American and patriotic themes. Other buildings to be named or re-named are the Summerlin Boulevard school, which will be led by Cherokee Principal Elizabeth Spurlock who will be at the Summerlin Road elementary school, and the Lakota Early Childhood Center, led by Matt Glover.
From serious submissions to comical ones, here are some of The Pulse Journal's favorite entries from the Lakota community.
Kylie of Independence said she picked the name "Hers(h)ey" because "most people love chocolate."
Shawnee student Allison wrote, "Trust School," "Public School," and "Little Jr. School. "Because thos(e) were good names for schools. Were they good names?"
Mingo was a historic Indian name Rachel of Woodland liked.
Tommy of Woodland liked "metroplex pre-elemetary."
"Metroplex, because the West Chester area is the link between the southern expansion of Dayton and northern expansion of Cincinnati."
Tara of Woodland liked the Native American name "Kickapoo" for the Summerlin Boulevard Elementary School.
Katie and Ariadne chose tree names, because "it shows how our district keeps growing and growing."
Lexi of Independence suggested "Justice Elementary," "Respect Elementary" and "Confidence Elementary, because "those are all things that people should really do."
Shyana of Independence suggested "Bengal Elementary," "Hope Elementary" and "All Children Grow Up Elementary," because "Every single kid grows up."
Ashley of Independence liked "Cleanvil," "Kindergarten Village Elementary" and "Lakota South."
"To keep the place clean, for kindergartners to like it, (and) because of high schoolers."
"All the names I chose are patriotic," stated Taylor of Independence. "Memorial because I was born on Memorial Day. This would represent all our soldiers who fought for our freedom."
Allyson of Independence wrote, "Smith Elementary," "Summerlin High School," and "Jump an Jacks School."
"I love those names and always will," she stated.
Cheryl of Woodland suggested "Towers Elementary" in memory of the Twin Towers, and "Ford Elementary" in honor of the late president.
Rachel of Adena selected the following names. "I chose 'Justice,' because we (have) 'Liberty' and 'Freedom,' and now we need 'Justice' as it says in our 'Pledge of Allegiance.' I selected 'patriot' as a school name in honor of our country and the men and women in our military. I chose 'champion,' because all young kids can be champions now and as the grow up."
Cooper of Woodland thought Summerlin should be left as is, "because it reminds us of the fun we had in summer."
Maggie of Heritage liked the idea of "Wings Childhood Academy" for LECC, because "I liked the idea of kids getting their wings in kindergarten."
Emily of Heritage liked "Bright," "Reach" and "Horizons" for bright futures, to reach for higher goals and to start each day anew.
Brooke of heritage wants to call LECC, "ACE," or Academic Center for Excellence. She also liked "Unity Elementary" for Smith Road, because of the merger of students from West Chester and Liberty townships.
Renee of Heritage liked "Destiny," Prospect" and "Promise."
"These names all speak to the hopeful future that our young students represent," she wrote.
"I chose Providence because I have always thought it would be very cool to go to a school named Providence," wrote Allayna of Heritage. "And it would still be in the same district at least. I also chose Spirit because everyone has a spirit and personally I think things should start being named after that."
Noah of Adena liked Dalton Elementary after two men Elisha and Michael Dalton. The first was a master in a log school house built around 1830 in Tylersville and the latter was a teacher and a justice of peace.
Tim, Pam and Jessica of LECC suggested P.E.A.C.E. for the Summerlin Boulevard school. The acronym would stand for "Palomino Early Academic Childhood Elementary School."
Gabriela and family suggested words that look forward, such as "Frontier," "Horizon," and "Pioneer" elementaries.
Addison of Hopewell suggested "Little Turtle" for the Summerlin Boulevard school after the famous leader of the Miami Indian tribe.
Hopewell Elementary student Paul, took his inspiration from the boy scouts, with suggestions of "Arrowhead," to point to a straight path of life; "Rising Sun" to symbolize how life presents new challenges each day; and "Spirit," to describe how the spirit of the young one burns brighter than the largest fire."
Jen of Hopewell Elementary suggested "Sugarcreek" in honor of the Amish in Ohio.
Adena Elementary student, Joshua, wrote about Joseph McMaken, the earliest settler of West Chester Twp. He moved to Ohio in 1789 and applied for land in the area July 4, 1791.
He also liked John Nelson, the first settler of Liberty Twp. in 1796.
Justin of Adena suggested the name Paleo Elementary, after the first known inhabitants of Ohio.
Debbie liked the name beginnings, because "I am an aid at LECC and am sad to see it change, but now it is a new beginning for a wonderful school. A new beginning for staff and children to make new friendships."
Alexandra, an avid reader from Woodland Elementary, said she thought "Rochester Elementary," "Darcy Elementary," and "Spaceship Kindergarten were appropriate, because "they are names of protagonist men from classic love stories. The character Darcy is from Pride and Prejudice and Rochester is from Jane Eyre. Spaceship, she said was a name her brother suggested.
Keri from Liberty liked the name Learn, Read and Write Elementary, because "We are really doing these," she wrote. She also like "Sun Rise Elementary," because "We are rising into different grades."
Kelly from Shawnee wanted to name LECC Papoose, because "Papoose is a fitting name for the youngest children in our schools."
Elizabeth of Shawnee polled her family for suggestions. "Mayan, because my father told me that Indian tribe was smart. Hopi, because my sister studied the tribe, and I looked hard researching for another name and I got Canarsee and I thought that would be a great name for a school."
"We chose these names because Navajo means "planted fields," said Jordan of Shawnee. "Our motto at Shawnee Elementary is that our children are like a garden and they need to be cared for in order to grow. Hopi means "peaceful person."
Steve of Shawnee suggested naming a school after Timothy Bell, a Lakota East graduate that died in combat in 2005.
Nick of Shawnee suggested "Buckeye Elementary," "Brown Elementary" and "New Era," because "Ohio is the Buckeye state, time for change and new beginnings, Brown because of Paul Brown/the Bengals, Browns and Ohio State."
Emily from Lakota East was honest about her suggestions. "I choose these names, because my teacher made us name the schools." she admitted.
"I picked the name Maiara for the school on Smith Road, because Maiara means wise," said Brittany of Lakota East. "I picked Aylen for the school on Summerlin Boulevard, because Avlen means happies, and I picked the name Anemy for the LECC because Anemy means superior. All these names are in the Native American culture."
"I chose Big Dreams," because in Lakota, all the staff are always encouraging all the students to dream big and readch for your goals," said Lakota East student Christina. "I chose Pride because if you have pride, you'll believe in yourself and others. Finally I chose Patriotic, because after September 11, everyone has been patriotic and supportive of our troops."
Michael of Lakota East suggested LECC be changed to "Little Geniuses of America."
Tim from the Lakota Freshman School suggested "Kin Chinca," meaning "the children," in the Lakota Indiana language.
Garrison of Independence submitted "Tokata" and "Wicoti." Both are Lakota words meaning "future" and "village."
"Harvest refers to harvesting or cultivating the intelligence of students," wrote Cassidy of Woodland. "Legacy refers to the implication that with education that the next generation is able to leave behind an impression and enhance society by achieving to their fullest academic potential."
Natalie, a second-grader at Independence liked "Castle Elementary," "Palace Elementary" and "Kings Kindergarten School," "because we wanted a theme of Kings and Queens and where they live."