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Prince Edward County board names middle‑school gym floor for Coach James Scott and high‑school track for Coach James Baker
Summary
After committee recommendations and board discussion, trustees voted to name the Prince Edward County Middle School gym floor for Coach James Scott and the high‑school track for Coach James Baker to honor decades of coaching service; staff will coordinate recognition ceremonies.
The Prince Edward County School Board voted to name two athletic facilities in honor of longtime coaches after receiving committee recommendations and biographical summaries at its public meeting.
Mister Thompson presented the recommendations, proposing that the middle‑school gym floor be named for Coach James Scott, who the committee described as a 40‑year coaching veteran with 524 victories and multiple regional and district championships. The committee also recommended naming the high‑school track in honor of Coach James Baker, who has 47 years of teaching and coaching experience and led the girls indoor track team to the VHSL Class 2 state championship in 2020.
Board members discussed timing and suggested planning recognition ceremonies timed to athletic seasons. A motion to adopt the naming recommendations was moved and seconded; the board approved the motion by voice vote.
Superintendent Doctor Jones and staff said they will work with the naming committee to schedule ceremonies and plan signage. "They're both here to smell their flowers," a board member said, underscoring intent to honor the coaches publicly.
What’s next: staff will coordinate logistics for commemorative events and signage, with timing recommended before the respective sport seasons.
