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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 2020
Page
4
Baytown readers discuss renaming Robert E. Lee High School amid Midland Texas news. Baytown alum Chris Foster argues the name no longer reflects the community values and urges GCCISD to pursue a rename while preserving school spirit and identity.
A veteran history teacher at Robert E. Lee High School argues against renaming the school to address Confederate associations. He cites tradition and cost, contends Lee fought for states’ rights not slavery, and warns against judging history by present emotions. He stresses learning from history rather than letting a vocal minority dictate its interpretation.
Local educators in Baytown urge changing the names of Robert E. Lee High School and Lee College to confront systemic racism. They cite heightened awareness during the quarantine and the need for inclusive history reflecting the experiences of students of color.
Article argues for removing the Robert E. Lee name from Baytown’s high school. It cites segregation history, Black community impact, and contemporary critiques including Robert W. Lee IV’s Washington Post piece. Support from Gene Washington and Claudith Washington noted.
Jim Finley recalls a 1950s 60s shopping scene at Communi ty Grocery and Meador's as he imagines ordering classic items like Ipana Colgate Grapette Hires Duz Purex Old Gold Bull Durham Cookbook Bread Wild Root and Henke Pillot hair products while noting Kroger ownership and vintage brands.
On this date events include 1776 when members of the Second Continental Congress began signing the Declaration of Independence and 1862 when the Ambulance Corps for the Army of the Potomac was created by order of Major General George McClellan.
Today in history recalls President Roosevelt signing the Hatch Act prohibiting civil service employees from active political campaigning. The note also references a 2019 statement by President Obama in Atlanta to Disabled American Veterans about ending the Iraq combat role as promised and on schedule.
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