What's In a Name?

My family found out yesterday that in my home town they are building a new Middle School. The city is taking votes from those involved in education for the name of the new school and my step-father’s name is in the top three candidates. You can see the article here.

He taught grade school for 47 years, was voted teacher of the year two times, and the Mayor declared a specific day (back in 1980) to be called “Russell McClure” day. He married my mother in 1975 when I was ten years old, and he had a tremendous influence on my own education (especially reading and writing). He died two years ago. We are honored to find out that his name is a candidate for the name of the new school.