To the editor:

Regarding the editorial of Jan. 21 (“Name Delay”), I do completely understand where you are coming from, but I also think it is inappropriate to call a new-fangled (yes, I am old) “middle school” a junior high.

Don’t get me wrong, I am completely behind the idea of ninth-grade in the high schools.

I happened to hear the school board debate this issue on TV about a week ago, and I thought their reasoning quite logical: Now is the time.

I am somewhat appalled that this editorial suggests this would create ill will in the decision-making of each school. That is an interesting jumped-to conclusion. I had jumped to the conclusion that the decision process would allow each school’s “interested parties” to become more active and invested in their school.

Am I assuming too much goodwill in those involved because I would expect them to come up with a win-win name? Am I too optimistic by expecting friendly compromise?

I hope not.