The Richland One Board of School Commissioners is seeking public input on a request to name the new gymnasium at Eau Claire High School in honor of George Glymph.

Glymph, a 1961 graduate of Booker T. Washington High School, is a former Eau Claire High teacher and coach.

He was named Coach of the Year 25 times in basketball, track and field, and cross-country track. His basketball teams won five state championships. Glymph went on to work in the NBA.

The Board of School Commissioners has appointed a committee to study the request to name the Eau Claire High gym The George E. Glymph Arena.

Anyone interested in commenting on the proposal should prepare a written statement and mail it to:

The Ad Hoc Committee on Naming Facilities, Attn: Dr. Carlos L. Smith, 1616 Richland St., Columbia, SC 29201.

Comments also may be emailed to Dr. Smith at csmith@richlandone.org or faxed to him at (803) 231- 7497.

The deadline to submit responses is July 28, 2008.

Citizens with questions about the proposal should contact Dr. Smith at 231- 7496.

Media inquiries should be directed to the Richland One Office of Communications at 231-7504.