I am a graduate of Robert E. Lee and live in the school's immediate area (Castle Hills). I always dreamed of sending my children to the same high school where I, my wife, my brother, and my brother in law all went. It is an amazing community with deep traditions and strong local support. However, I understand that the name may be offensive to some even though I do not believe that his service to Virginia and the Confederacy should tarnish Robert E. Lee's legacy. His father was a patriot, Robert E. Lee married George Washington's granddaughter, and his family was one of the original first families of Virginia. He was a top graduate from West Point and served the US Army for 25+ years. His true allegiance was to his home state of Virginia, and given the same circumstance, I would wonder what other Virginians such as George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and James Monroe, among others, would have done.
That is all besides the point. We live in the new millennium and there has been a huge civil rights debate brewing in the country which has caused a number of knee jerk reactions, one of which is to change the name of the school. I propose, if the school board is going to make such a case to community, why not honor one of our more recent, local heroes: Gregg Popovich.
I know this may come off as a joke, but I am being completely serious. He is loved and revered all over the country as the best coach in all of sports and one of the greatest coaches of all time. He started his NBA coaching career in San Antonio with Larry Brown and except for a few years when he went to Golden State, he has been in San Antonio ever since. He has been instrumental in creating an organizational culture in the Spurs which is the envy of the entire NBA. His capacity for leadership, personnel development, and work ethic should be something we teach our kids to strive for and should be honored. He is also a graduate of the Air Force Academy and will serve as the US national team coach for the next Olympic cycle. Therefore, I make my plea to the NEISD school board to honor the man who has been a fixture of our community. Do not name the school after someone who has no connection to our community (Cesar Chavez, George W Lee, etc).
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Reached 1,000 supporters
November 18, 2015
November 18, 2015
I HAVE BEEN SPENDING MY ENTIRE AFTERNOON READING YOUR REMARKABLE COMMENTS ABOUT COACH POPOVICH!! THE ENERGY FOR THIS IDEA IS ABSOLUTELY ELECTRIC AND PROVES WE ARE ON TO SOMETHING TRULY SPECIAL FOR OUR COMMUNITY!! STAY TUNED BECAUSE I AM WORKING HARD TO GET THIS SUGGESTION IN FRONT OF THE PEOPLE WHO ACTUALLY HOLD THE DECISION POWER!!
November 17, 2015
WE ARE BLASTING TOWARD 1,000 SIGNATURES AND THE MOMENTUM IS ABSOLUTELY ELECTRIC!! LET US KEEP THIS ENERGY SURGING UNTIL THE SCHOOL BOARD HEARS US LOUD AND CLEAR!!
Reached 100 supporters
November 17, 2015
November 15, 2015
WE ARE ALMOST AT ONE HUNDRED SIGNATURES AND THE MOMENTUM IS INCREDIBLE!! LET US GET THIS OVER THE TOP RIGHT NOW BY TELLING EVERYONE YOU KNOW THAT POPOVICH HIGH IS THE FUTURE!!
619 Comments
If you're going to rename the school, Gregg Popovich's name exemplifies one who's dedication to their craft has earned them great success and would be in my opinion an honorable name to recognize for the school.
As a NEISD taxpayer I have always been offended by the naming of one of our high schools after a confederate traitor. The confederacy wanted to retain slavery. An abomination in God's eyes. Rename the school...Popovich HS is worthy!!!
Awesome! Replacing something negative in our community with something that EVERYONE loves. Having a non-political leader as the name for the school is an amazing idea, and Greg Popovich is the best candidate in this city.
Greg Popovich means so much to the city of San Antonio. He has integrity, class, and is dedicated. Of course a school should be named after him! I'd be proud to say I went to "Popovich High School" when I say I went to "Robert E. Lee" I cringe.
This is a great idea. As an alumni of Lee High School, I think this change would be a great service to the community. We need to live our lives as a team and Popovich and our Spurs are the best role models for that.
Gregg Popovich is a good man and has done so much for San Antonio. The old Lee HS should definitely be Popovich HS.
I vote changing the name to Gregg Popovich
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I am a graduate of Robert E. Lee and live in the school's immediate area (Castle Hills). I always dreamed of sending my children to the same high school where I, my wife, my brother, and my brother in law all went. It is an amazing community with deep traditions and strong local support. However, I understand that the name may be offensive to some even though I do not believe that his service to Virginia and the Confederacy should tarnish Robert E. Lee's legacy. His father was a patriot, Robert E. Lee married George Washington's granddaughter, and his family was one of the original first families of Virginia. He was a top graduate from West Point and served the US Army for 25+ years. His true allegiance was to his home state of Virginia, and given the same circumstance, I would wonder what other Virginians such as George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and James Monroe, among others, would have done.
That is all besides the point. We live in the new millennium and there has been a huge civil rights debate brewing in the country which has caused a number of knee jerk reactions, one of which is to change the name of the school. I propose, if the school board is going to make such a case to community, why not honor one of our more recent, local heroes: Gregg Popovich.
I know this may come off as a joke, but I am being completely serious. He is loved and revered all over the country as the best coach in all of sports and one of the greatest coaches of all time. He started his NBA coaching career in San Antonio with Larry Brown and except for a few years when he went to Golden State, he has been in San Antonio ever since. He has been instrumental in creating an organizational culture in the Spurs which is the envy of the entire NBA. His capacity for leadership, personnel development, and work ethic should be something we teach our kids to strive for and should be honored. He is also a graduate of the Air Force Academy and will serve as the US national team coach for the next Olympic cycle. Therefore, I make my plea to the NEISD school board to honor the man who has been a fixture of our community. Do not name the school after someone who has no connection to our community (Cesar Chavez, George W Lee, etc).
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Reached 1,000 supporters
November 18, 2015
November 18, 2015
I HAVE BEEN SPENDING MY ENTIRE AFTERNOON READING YOUR REMARKABLE COMMENTS ABOUT COACH POPOVICH!! THE ENERGY FOR THIS IDEA IS ABSOLUTELY ELECTRIC AND PROVES WE ARE ON TO SOMETHING TRULY SPECIAL FOR OUR COMMUNITY!! STAY TUNED BECAUSE I AM WORKING HARD TO GET THIS SUGGESTION IN FRONT OF THE PEOPLE WHO ACTUALLY HOLD THE DECISION POWER!!
November 17, 2015
WE ARE BLASTING TOWARD 1,000 SIGNATURES AND THE MOMENTUM IS ABSOLUTELY ELECTRIC!! LET US KEEP THIS ENERGY SURGING UNTIL THE SCHOOL BOARD HEARS US LOUD AND CLEAR!!
Reached 100 supporters
November 17, 2015
November 15, 2015
WE ARE ALMOST AT ONE HUNDRED SIGNATURES AND THE MOMENTUM IS INCREDIBLE!! LET US GET THIS OVER THE TOP RIGHT NOW BY TELLING EVERYONE YOU KNOW THAT POPOVICH HIGH IS THE FUTURE!!
619 Comments
Couldn't think of better name. Coach Pop has meant so much to this city far beyond the championships his involvement with the San Antonio Food Bank and Boys and Girls Club. A true class act and positive role model.
If you're going to rename the school, Gregg Popovich's name exemplifies one who's dedication to their craft has earned them great success and would be in my opinion an honorable name to recognize for the school.
As a NEISD taxpayer I have always been offended by the naming of one of our high schools after a confederate traitor. The confederacy wanted to retain slavery. An abomination in God's eyes. Rename the school...Popovich HS is worthy!!!
Awesome! Replacing something negative in our community with something that EVERYONE loves. Having a non-political leader as the name for the school is an amazing idea, and Greg Popovich is the best candidate in this city.
Greg Popovich means so much to the city of San Antonio. He has integrity, class, and is dedicated. Of course a school should be named after him! I'd be proud to say I went to "Popovich High School" when I say I went to "Robert E. Lee" I cringe.
This is a great idea. As an alumni of Lee High School, I think this change would be a great service to the community. We need to live our lives as a team and Popovich and our Spurs are the best role models for that.
Gregg Popovich is a good man and has done so much for San Antonio. The old Lee HS should definitely be Popovich HS.
I vote changing the name to Gregg Popovich
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Couldn't think of better name. Coach Pop has meant so much to this city far beyond the championships his involvement with the San Antonio Food Bank and Boys and Girls Club. A true class act and positive role model.