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January 31, 2013

St. Mary’s County Public Schools School Naming Committee

School Naming Committee Meeting Agenda

• Review Progress To-Date

• Review Results of January 16, 2013 Meeting

• Develop Short List

School Naming Committee

Historical Figure Definition

- Historical people, situations, or things which existed in the past and are considered part of history

- If you look at an event within a historical context, you look at what was happening at that time and what had happened previously, in order to judge the event and its importance

School Naming Committee Nominations Categorized

Instructional Aspects History of facility/site Historic Location Historical Figure Educational ContributionEcolynes Clarkes Rest Newtown or Newtowne Ark and Dove A. Hope Swann Greenlynes Greenbrier Seymour Captain Walter Francis Duke Dr. Francine Dove Hawkins Heritage Hayden The Chaptico Of St. Mary's George Calvert Dr. Michael J. Martirano (declined)McIntosh Run Hayden Farm John Young Jane G. Mattingly

Woodberry Joshua Barney Mary Blades Miles Woodbury Lord Baltimore Melvin Holland

LG (For Leonard's Grant or LEED Gold or Life's Good) Mr. Clarence Leo Young (Young's)Riverview

Liberty Hill Benedict Leonard Calvert Bacote Obama Guffrie Matthew Smith Sr.

Michael J Orlando Henry "Tubby" Smith

Community Members Military Miscellaneous

Fair Havens Hayden MeadowsHayden-Alvey Haywood Leonard's Grant

Chasen-Morgan Liberty Leonardtown Elementary North CampusDr. J. Patrick Jarboe Military North Leonardtown Mary Ann Chasen Veterans Rising Star Joseph Ignatius Hayden Matthew Wallace Life's Good (LG)

Raymond Faulstich JrRyan Baumann

Determined name does not meet policy at January 16, 2013 committee meeting No form submitted and not responsive to request for form


Instructional Aspects

School Naming Committee Nomination

Ecolynes EES Background Philip Lynes was the mayor of St. Mary’s City in 1694. In 1708 he designated 50 acres at the head of Britton’s Bay for the establishment of a new town that would become Leonardtown. This order included 100 lots with instructions for one lot to be designated as a courthouse. There is conflicting information on Mr. Lynes as two sources cite that he fled Maryland in 1686 to escape charges of debt. These sources also note that Mr. Lynes served as a burgess in Charles County from 1701-1704 and refer to him as a resident of Charles County. It appears that Mr. Lynes lived primarily in Charles County and it is unclear how long he lived in St. Mary’s County. References list Mr. Lynes as being an innkeeper, planter, land speculator, attorney, and merchant. Philip Lynes died in 1709 in Annapolis. The word “eco” is defined as a habitat or environment. The combination of these two names reference the sustainable elements of the building, the “ecosystem” that a school community becomes, and the actions of Mr. Lynes to set aside land that became Leonardtown. Policy Criteria: Instructional Aspects and Historical Figure Meets Criteria: Yes Committee Recommendation: Instructional Aspects History of facility/site Historic Location Historical Figure Educational Contribution

Yes No No Yes No


Greenlynes GES Background Philip Lynes was the mayor of St. Mary’s City in 1694. In 1708 he designated 50 acres at the head of Britton’s Bay for the establishment of a new town that would become Leonardtown. This order included 100 lots with instructions for one lot to be designated as a courthouse. There is conflicting information on Mr. Lynes as two sources cite that he fled Maryland in 1686 to escape charges of debt. These sources also note that Mr. Lynes served as a burgess in Charles County from 1701-1704 and refer to him as a resident of Charles County. It appears that Mr. Lynes lived primarily in Charles County and it is unclear how long he lived in St. Mary’s County. References list Mr. Lynes as being an innkeeper, planter, land speculator, attorney, and merchant. Philip Lynes died in 1709 in Annapolis. The word “green” can be defined as tending to preserve environmental quality . The combination of these two names should reference the sustainable elements of the building and the actions of Mr. Lynes to set aside land that became Leonardtown. Policy Criteria: Instructional Aspects and Historical Figure Meets Criteria: Yes Committee Recommendation:

Instructional Aspects History of facility/site Historic Location Historical Figure Educational Contribution

Yes No No Yes No


Heritage HES Background The name Heritage encompasses the history, values, cultural traditions, people, places, and buildings that have been passed down to our students and community. It embodies the lessons that can be incorporated into the school regarding the site where the school will be built, as well as our county, state, and national history. Heritage can be pulled into the instructional aspects of the school, through design elements within the building, and through a Heritage trail on the site. It can represent the local history as well as by honoring historical figures and those who have made significant contributions to St. Mary’s County and Maryland. Policy Criteria: Instructional Aspects Meets Criteria: Yes Committee Recommendation:


Yes No No No No


McIntosh Run MRES Background The name McIntosh Run ties to the environmental aspects of the site. The McIntosh Run is located on the back side of the property. The run is home to an abundance of plant and animal life that supports the environmental curriculum at the school. In addition, staff is researching other significant features including the potential endangered species and fossils found in the run. Policy Criteria: Instructional Aspects and History of facility/site Meets Criteria: Yes Committee Recommendation:


Yes Yes No No No


History of facility/site

School Naming Committee History of facility/site

SM-592 Leonardtown Survey District St. Mary’s County 8.9 Significance Figure 5. Benjamin Tippett’s survey of Leonardtown, early 1850’s. Surveyor Log Books: Vol. A 1836-1856, Vol. B 1860-1873, p. 123. Held at the Land Records Office, St. Mary’s County Courthouse. Redrawn by author.

School Naming Committee History of facility/site


Clarkes Rest CRES Background The original name of the property that the school will be constructed on can be dated back to the origin of the property, which received its patent on August 21, 1674 by Edward Clarke for 300 acres and named Clarkes Rest. The property remained Clarkes Rest for 113 years, changed ownership several times, and was not changed to Woodbury until 1787 when it was purchased by Mr. John Leigh. Policy Criteria: History of facility/site Meets Criteria: Yes Committee Recommendation:


No Yes No No No


Greenbrier GES Background Greenbrier is the historic name of the land adjacent to the Hayden property. This property contained 266 acres and can be traced by deed with the name Greenbrier as far back as 1895. The property was owned by the Alvey family from 1934 until 1986 at which time it was sold to the Lindsay Family Partnership and was later developed as Leonard’s Grant. This property contained historic structures that have been documented in the Maryland Inventory of Historic Sites with the name Greenbriar. There is a Greenbrier Elementary School in Washington County. Policy Criteria: History of facility/site Meets Criteria: Yes Committee Recommendation:


No Yes No No No


Hayden HES Background This nomination references the preservation of the history and the previous landowner. The elementary school will be built on a portion (16 acres) of the land purchased from the Hayden family by the St. Mary’s County Commissioners on December 24, 2008. Additional research includes the fact the Hayden Farmhouse is listed in the Maryland Inventory of Historic Properties. Per the Maryland Historic Trust website, “The Maryland Inventory should not be confused with the National Register of Historic Places, the Maryland Register of Historic Properties, or local lists of locally designated historic resources, although resources listed in all of the above categories are included in the Maryland Inventory.” The house, circa 1872, was in a style popular during the first half of the 19th century. The house was two stories, with an end hall double parlor floor plan. The house was built on the site of an earlier building, which was destroyed by fire. Policy Criteria: History of facility/site ( Hayden House) Meets Criteria: Yes Committee Recommendation:


No Yes No No No


Hayden Farm HFES Background This nomination references the location of the new school on the former Hayden farm property. The elementary school will be built on a portion of the land (16 acres) purchased from the Hayden family by the St. Mary’s County Commissioners on December 24, 2008. The Hayden Farmhouse is listed in the Maryland Inventory of Historic Properties. Per the Maryland Historic Trust website, “The Maryland Inventory should not be confused with the National Register of Historic Places, the Maryland Register of Historic Properties, or local lists of locally designated historic resources, although resources listed in all of the above categories are included in the Maryland Inventory.” The house, circa 1872, was in a style popular during the first half of the 19th century. The house was two stories, with an end hall double parlor floor plan. The house was built on the site of an earlier building, which was destroyed by fire. Policy Criteria: History of facility/site (Hayden House) Meets Criteria: Yes Committee Recommendation: Instructional Aspects History of facility/site Historic Location Historical Figure Educational Contribution

No Yes No No No


Woodberry WES Background The original name of the property that the school will be constructed on can be dated back to the origin of the property, which received its patent on August 21, 1674 by Edward Clarke for 300 acres and named Clarkes Rest. The property remained Clarkes Rest for 113 years, changed ownership several times, and was not changed to Woodbury until 1787 when it was purchased by Mr. John Leigh. He renamed the property after his wife Sophia’s maternal great-grandfather Mordecai Cooke (1680-1715), who owned a plantation named Woodbury in Gloucester County Virginia. This spelling is in reference to the holly trees on the site and can also be referenced in some of the old records. Policy Criteria: History of facility/site Meets Criteria: Yes Committee Recommendation:


No Yes No No No


Woodbury WES Background The original name of the property that the school will be constructed on can be dated back to the origin of the property, which received its patent on August 21, 1674 by Edward Clarke for 300 acres and named Clarkes Rest. The property remained Clarkes Rest for 113 years, changed ownership several times, and was not changed to Woodbury until 1787 when it was purchased by Mr. John Leigh. He renamed the property after his wife Sophia’s maternal great-grandfather Mordecai Cooke (1680-1715), who owned a plantation named Woodbury in Gloucester County Virginia. Policy Criteria: History of facility/site Meets Criteria: Yes Committee Recommendation:


No Yes No No No


Historic Location


Newtown or Newtowne NES Background The name Newtown(e) is derived from the land grant known as Newtowne Hundred. Newtowne Hundred was located near present day Leonardtown. By 1654, the county court moved from St. Mary’s City and began to meet in Newtowne Hundred at the home of John Hammond. Court continued to be held at various homes in the area until 1708 when an official town and courthouse were established at the head of Breton Bay. The town was then referred to as Newtown(e). However, this did not last long and the town was renamed Seymour Town in honor of Governor John Seymour. The area currently referred to as Newtown Neck was also part of Newtowne Hundred, but is located at the mouth of Breton Bay and is bordered by St. Clements's Bay which divided Newtowne Hundred and St. Clement’s Hundred. This area was home to the Jesuit’s Newtown mission beginning in approximately 1640. St. Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Church continues to operate at this site. There is a New Town Elementary School located in Baltimore County. Policy Criteria: Historic Location Meets Criteria: Yes Committee Recommendation:


No No Yes No No


Seymour SES Background The name Seymour comes from the early name of the current town of Leonardtown. In 1708, the town became the county seat and was renamed from Newtown to Seymour Town in honor of then governor John Seymour. Colonel John Seymour served as the royal governor of the Maryland colony from 1704 to 1709. The town was later renamed again in 1728 after Benedict Leonard Calvert who was the governor at that time and became Leonard Town. Policy Criteria: Historic Location Meets Criteria: Yes Committee Recommendation:


No No Yes No No


The Chaptico of St. Mary’s TCSMES, CSMES, or CES Background Chaptico is an unincorporated community in St. Mary’s County and was a shipping point until the Wicomico River silted in the 18th century. The village of Chaptico is significant as one of the few 18th century village centers remaining in St. Mary’s County. Policy Criteria: Historic Location Meets Criteria: Yes Committee Recommendation:


No No Yes No No


Historical Figure


Ark and Dove ADES Background In October 1633, the Ark and the Dove departed England for Maryland. With Catholics and Protestants aboard, Leonard Calvert, Cecil's younger brother, sailed 123 days on the Ark and the Dove and crossed the Atlantic; after sailing through the Chesapeake Bay and into the Potomac River. They landed on St. Clement's Island on March 25, 1634. In Odenton, Maryland there is the Ark and Dove School of Music. Policy Criteria: Historical Figure Meets Criteria: Yes Committee Recommendation:


No No No Yes No


Captain Walter Francis Duke CWFDES Background Walter Duke was born in Leonardtown on August 6, 1921. He graduated from St. Mary’s Academy in 1940 and joined the Royal Canadian Air Force transferring to the United States Army Air Corps when the United States entered World War II, on December 7, 1941. During his career, he was promoted to Captain and based on his superb flying and leadership skills he is honored with many distinguished recognitions including the Distinguished Flying Cross, Purple Heart, American Defense Medal, American Campaign Medal, and the Canadian War Medal. Captain Duke was listed as Missing in Action on June 6, 1944 when he was shot down in Burma while circling back to search for his wingman. In late 2012, the U.S. Army has located a P-38 plane with number matching Captain Duke’s plane in a recently cleared jungle in the country today called Myanmar. The terminal building at the St. Mary’s County Regional Airport is named in honor of Captain Duke. Policy Criteria: Historical Figure Meets Criteria: Yes Committee Recommendation:


No No No Yes No

Revised to Historical Figure based on January 16, 2013 meeting consensus


George Calvert GCES Background George Calvert (1580 – 1632) was born in Yorkshire England. King James I gave him the title of First Baron of Baltimore, a town on the southern coast of Ireland. George requested a grant of land near the Chesapeake Bay from King Charles I. He died prior to the grant being approved so his oldest son, Cecil Calvert, became the second Lord Baltimore and brought the new colony to life. Policy Criteria: Historical Figure Meets Criteria: Yes Committee Recommendation:


No No No Yes No


John Young JYES Background John Watts Young was born in 1930 in California. After graduating from Georgia Tech, he entered the United States Navy. He was assigned to the Naval Air Test Center at Patuxent River after completing test pilot training. John Young was selected as an astronaut in September 1962. He was the 18th person in space and the first person to make five and six spaceflights. Policy Criteria: Historical Figure Meets Criteria: Yes Committee Recommendation:


No No No Yes No


Joshua Barney JBES or CJBES (Commodore Joshua Barney) Background Joshua Barney was born in Baltimore, MD in 1759. He was the only officer to win acclaim in both the American Revolutionary War and the War of 1812. Joshua Barney became the youngest Commander of a Continental Navy frigate during the Revolutionary War. He was involved in 35 Revolutionary War naval engagements. He lost five of these engagements, was imprisoned three times, and escaped twice. From 1796 to 1802, Commodore Barney served in the French Navy. Once Barney returned to America he was a successful privateer, taking 18 British vessels in 1812. He assisted with the plans for the beginning of the U.S. Coast Guard. In 1814, President Madison ordered Barney and his men to Bladensburg, which was the U.S. capitol. He was defeated but delayed the British long enough to allow the 8,000 inhabitants of Bladensburg to escape along with most of the historic artifacts from the capitol. Several ships are named after Joshua Barney including a torpedo boat, a destroyer, and a guided missile destroyer. Policy Criteria: Historical Figure Meets Criteria: Yes Committee Recommendation:


No No No Yes No


Lord Baltimore LBES Background George Calvert was the first Lord Baltimore and Cecil Calvert, George’s oldest son was the second Lord Baltimore (1605 – 1675). The colony of Maryland, was formed based on the ideas of freedom of religion and separation of church and state. Cecil governed Maryland for 42 years. There were six Lord Baltimore’s in total. Policy Criteria: Historical Figure Meets Criteria: Yes Committee Recommendation:


No No No Yes No


Educational Contribution


A. Hope Swann AHSES or HSES Background Hope Swann lived at Gravely Hills in Chaptico and was a teacher at Margaret Brent High School. She was dedicated to science and became a supervisor of instruction for St. Mary’s County Public Schools. She represented St. Mary’s County as the secretary-treasurer to the Maryland Science Supervisors Association. The Hope Swann Educators Hall of Fame Award is given annually in her honor. She was also very active in the community and served as a member of the St. Mary’s County Planning Commission. Policy Criteria: Persons who have made outstanding contributions to the school or school system Meets Criteria: Yes Committee Recommendation:


No No No No Yes


Dr. Francine Dove Hawkins DFDHES Background Dr. Francine Dove Hawkins is the founder of the non-profit Institute for Human Growth and Development in Lexington Park, Maryland, which began in 2002. The signature program of this organization is known as The Global Village, serving the southern portion of St. Mary’s County by providing a space where students can come and receive tutoring and other assistance. The goal of the organization is to empower families and educate children. Dr. Hawkins grew up in St. Mary’s County and attended schools within the county during integration. Dr. Hawkins has previously worked within St. Mary’s County and Calvert County Public schools as a speech language therapist. In 2007, Dr. Hawkins was named as one of Maryland’s Top 100 Women and in 2008 she was one of the nominees as the St. Mary’s County Commission for Women’s designation as Woman of the Year. Policy Criteria: Persons who have made outstanding contributions to the school or school system Meets Criteria: Yes Committee Recommendation:


No No No No Yes


Dr. Michael J. Martirano DMJMES Background Dr. Martirano has been an educator for 29 years and has amassed a wide range of educational and administrative experiences. Prior to his appointment as Superintendent of St. Mary’s County Public Schools in 2005, he served three years as director of school administration with Howard County Public Schools. His vision has led to the establishment of educational pathways including: STEM academies at all three levels, an Academy of Finance, alternative pathways to high school success including the Tech Connect Program and the Fairlead Academy, as well as expansion of programs at the Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center. A key priority for Dr. Martirano is enhanced communication within the organization, as well as with parents and community partners. Policy Criteria: Persons who have made outstanding contributions to the school or school system Meets Criteria: Yes Committee Recommendation:


No No No No Yes


Jane G. Mattingly JGMES Background Jane Mattingly worked at Great Mills High School for 33 years teaching history from 1929 to 1962. In 1933, she became principal of the school until 1962. During half of that time she worked in the classroom as a teacher, as well as fulfilling her role as the principal of the school. Policy Criteria: Persons who have made outstanding contributions to the school or school system Meets Criteria: Yes Committee Recommendation:


No No No No Yes


Mary Blades Miles MBMES Background Mary Blades Miles was a teacher at Sotterley prior to becoming the principal of the St. Mary’s Female Seminary, which is now St. Mary’s College. She and her husband, Colonel Richard Miles provided the land for the establishment of St. Mary’s Academy, which was located on the current site of the College of Southern Maryland campus in Leonardtown. Policy Criteria: Persons who have made outstanding contributions to the school or school system Meets Criteria: Yes Committee Recommendation:


No No No No Yes


Melvin Holland MHES Background Mr. Holland was a resident of St. Mary’s County who was involved in the Civil Rights Movement in the county during the 1960’s. He served as the Education Chairman of the St. Mary’s County Chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). In this role, Mr. Holland urged students to attend integrated schools under the then “freedom of choice policy.” He then interviewed students and parents regarding their experiences. Mr. Holland testified before the United States Civil Rights Commission in 1964 regarding improved and equal access to education for black students. Mr. Holland was involved in many facets of community service, including working with the Board of Education to open school facilities for evening activities and community sports. He was also very involved in working for fair housing practices through the establishment of the St. Mary’s County Housing Authority. Mr. Holland served on the St. Mary’s Hospital Board of Directors and Southern Maryland Tri-County Community Action Agency Board of Directors among others. Policy Criteria: Persons who have made outstanding contributions to the school or school system Meets Criteria: Yes Committee Recommendation:


No No No No Yes


Mr. Clarence Leo Young MCLYES or YES (Young’s Elementary) Background Clarence Leo Young was the first minority member of the St. Mary’s County Board of Education (Board). He served as the Board’s first minority Vice President. Mr. Young was in the U.S. Army during World War II from June 1944 to February 1946. Policy Criteria: Persons who have made outstanding contributions to the school or school system Meets Criteria: Yes Committee Recommendation:


No No No No Yes

School Naming Committee Next Meeting

Next Meeting

February 13, 2013

6:15 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.

Division of Supporting Services Training Room

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