Save Our Names

Recent signers:
Nicholas Terwilliger and 19 others have signed recently.

The Issue

We believe that the team names of our local school districts are a vital part of our community's history and pride.

New York State is attempting to remove these beloved names, labeling them as offensive—an action we believe is completely unjustified. Our school names represent more than just symbols; they embody the spirit, tradition, and unity of our schools. We want to stand up for our community and preserve what matters to us.

Join us in supporting the campaign to Save Our Names!

Encourage Governor Hochul, NYS Legislative Leaders, and NYS Education Department Commissioner Betty Rosa to either:

  1. Change the state's policy immediately to allow these school district's the ability to keep their team names
  2. Support and sign legislation to change New York State Education Department's policy about school names:
    A7407
    S6974

1,196

Recent signers:
Nicholas Terwilliger and 19 others have signed recently.

The Issue

We believe that the team names of our local school districts are a vital part of our community's history and pride.

New York State is attempting to remove these beloved names, labeling them as offensive—an action we believe is completely unjustified. Our school names represent more than just symbols; they embody the spirit, tradition, and unity of our schools. We want to stand up for our community and preserve what matters to us.

Join us in supporting the campaign to Save Our Names!

Encourage Governor Hochul, NYS Legislative Leaders, and NYS Education Department Commissioner Betty Rosa to either:

  1. Change the state's policy immediately to allow these school district's the ability to keep their team names
  2. Support and sign legislation to change New York State Education Department's policy about school names:
    A7407
    S6974
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1,196


The Decision Makers

Kathy Hochul
New York Governor
NYS Education Department
NYS Education Department
Donald Trump
President of the United States
Andrea Stewart-Cousins
New York State Senate - District 35
Carl Heastie
New York State Assembly - District 83

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Petition created on April 7, 2025