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Students, coaches and families urge board to retain 'Hanley' name and sanction lacrosse
Summary
More than a dozen speakers, including students and coaches, told the Winchester Public School Board during public comment that Hanley lacrosse is an established, largely self-funded program that should keep its name and be adopted as a sanctioned school sport.
Dozens of students, coaches and parents urged the Winchester Public School Board on June 23 to preserve the Hanley name for the city’s lacrosse program and to adopt lacrosse as a sanctioned school sport in the division.
Speakers at the public comment portion said the Hanley program—largely funded by families and community fundraising—provides students with structure, community and college opportunities. "Lacrosse is a big reason why I'm in Shenandoah right now doing what I love," said Hudson Phillips, a rising junior and former John Hanley player, adding that he recently earned a 3.75 semester GPA and credited the program for helping him succeed. "If the name and image and…
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