Petition to Name Atlantic High School Gymnasium 

George E. Butts Sr. Gymnasium:

Petition Summary: George Butts, Sr. has served the Volusia County School system for 35 years. We are petitioning to name the gymnasium George E. Butts, Sr Gymnasium following his retirement in January 2022.

As the Head Coach, he has led the Lady Sharks to Three FHSAA Girls’ Basketball Final Four appearances and has earned the title of being among the Elite Coaches in the State of Florida with 500+ wins. Coach Butts’ tenure also includes:

Atlantic Scoring Record – Kimberly Manning 2,300 Points

Professional Players: Athena Christoforakis and Ronni Williams

Olympic Player: Athena Christoforakis

McDonald All–American: Ronni Williams (#1 Player in the State of Florida) and Kimberly Manning (2nd Team All State)

ALL STATE: Ronni Williams, Athena Christoforakis, Kimberly Manning, Jermisha McCrae, D’Asia Smalls, Abedemi Agboola

10 Time Volusia County Player of the Year: Ronni Williams (4), Kimberly Manning (3), Athena Christoforakis (1), Aisha Gillis (1), Jermisha McCrae (1)

College Athletes: 30+ Players

10 Florida State Championship Regional Appearances

4 Time District Championships

8 Time District Runners- Up

14 Five Star Championships

3 Time Coach of the Year

Action Petition: We, the undersigned, are concerned citizens who urge our leaders to act now to name Atlantic High School Gymnasium George Butts, Sr Gymnasium upon his retirement in 2022.