The merged entity of Eugene Burroughs Middle School and Henry Ferguson Elementary School in Accokeek, Maryland is not expected to have a name of its own in time for the start of the 2009-2010 school year.
The Gazette reports that word from Prince George's school board vice-chair Ron Watson that the naming process for the newly consolidated kindergarten to 8th grade school has not even started yet and likely won't be complete in time for the August 24 opening day.
Watson stated that the actual naming for the school "comes last," implying that it is not a high priority for the school board. Meanwhile, the parents who had collectively recommended the name Accokeek Academy are understandably mystified at the situation.
Not to belabor something that's obvious to everyone except the Prince George's school board but it is virtually impossible to establish a common purpose, spirit or even some basic logistical functions for an entity without a name. The future students and employees of -------- ------- should not be subjected to this collective identity crisis.______________________Labels: accokeek, accokeek academy, education, maryland, prince george's county
