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Public and staff split as Racine panel weighs renaming Red Apple School for astronaut Laurel Clark
Summary
A Racine Unified School District renaming committee heard sharply divided public comment on whether to rename Red Apple School after astronaut Laurel Clark. Staff, parents and alumni urged keeping the historic "Red Apple" name while others called for renaming; the committee postponed a vote and said more public meetings will be scheduled.
At a Racine Unified School District renaming committee meeting on the proposed renaming of Red Apple School, community members and staff expressed sharply divided views over whether to rename the school for astronaut Laurel Clark or retain the historic “Red Apple” name.
The debate centers on the school’s 50-year identity and the district’s facility-naming rules. Committee chair April Harris noted the process will include multiple meetings and that the board makes the final decision under district naming guidelines; the committee did not take a vote and said it will schedule at least one more public meeting before deciding.
Speakers who identified themselves as Red Apple staff, parents, PTA members and alumni told the committee they want to preserve the school’s name and legacy. Scott Campbell, principal of Red Apple, said staff and families strongly favor keeping “Red Apple” and suggested honoring Laurel Clark in…
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