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Democrat and Chronicle Wednesday, October 24, 2001 Will they be the Bayhawks? The Eagles? Iron Eagles? The ultimate decision will fall to West Irondequoit Central School District residents. Beginning Nov. 1, they may cast a ballot in support of a name to replace the Irondequoit Indians moniker, which will be retired later this year. The district's Board of Education voted Aug. 23 to retire the Indians name and logo after a request to do so by Superintendent Glenn Wachter and pleas from members of the Native American community. District residents already had the chance to submit name suggestions, and Irondequoit High School student council representatives, along with a committee of district administrators, athletic personnel, alumni and community members, pared those suggestions to the following five: Bayhawks, Eagles, Iron Eagles, Pride and Raptors. Paper ballots for the vote will be available beginning Nov. 1 at all West Irondequoit schools and at the district's administration building at 270 Cooper Road. Ballots must be returned to the Irondequoit High School student council, 260 Cooper Road, Irondequoit, NY 14617 no later than 7 p.m. Nov. 14. Residents who do not vote by paper ballot will be able to vote in a voting booth from 4 to 7 p.m. Nov. 15 in the Connorton Gym at Irondequoit High School. The winning team name is expected to be announced Nov. 20, following verification of the ballots. For more information call 336-3067. |