HANOVER COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — With a 4-3 vote, the Hanover County School Board decided Tuesday night to change the names of their schools that memorialize Confederate leaders.
Stonewall Jackson Middle School and Lee-Davis High School both are no more as school leaders executed a vote Tuesday that would result in them being renamed.
READ: Hanover School Board to review changing Confederate school names, reopening plans
“We owe it to all of our students to have a nurturing and welcoming environment,” said Robert L. Hundley Jr., of the Chickahominy District.
The votes were as followed:
- John F. Axselle III, Beaverdam District – Chairman–NO
- Ola J. Hawkins, Ashland District – Vice-Chair– YES
- Kelly K. Evko, South Anna District–YES
- Sterling H. Daniel, Mechanicsville District— YES
- Robert L. Hundley, Jr., Chickahominy District— YES
- Norman K. Sulser, Cold Harbor District– NO
- George E. Sutton, Henry District–NO
Dozens of letters were read aloud during the virtual school board meeting, with residents voicing their opinion on the divisive matter.
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