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Family, former students ask Fairborn board to name drive or walkway for educator Ron McDermott

3461770 · May 5, 2025
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Multiple family members, former students and colleagues told the Fairborn City Schools Board May 1 they want a portion of the former 5 Points Elementary/primary school site named for the late educator Ron McDermott and proposed concrete name options and locations.

Family members and former colleagues urged the Fairborn City Schools Board on May 1 to name a roadway or walkway at the former 5 Points Elementary (the primary school site) for the late Ron McDermott, who served decades in local schools as a teacher, assistant principal and principal.

Mike McDermott, speaking for the family, described his father’s long career and said he and others would like a permanent, visible recognition. “I’d like to propose that we do, or, like, something like Ron McDermott Way,” he said, suggesting an entry and exit designation on the Dayton Yellow Springs side so the name would be widely seen.

Supporters offered testimonials at the…

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