The Ector County ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved naming the new middle school after Adela and Gilbert Vasquez, two longtime educators.

The motion was made by Bob Thayer and seconded by Chris Stanley.

Adela and Gilbert served ECISD for more than 75 years. Adela Vasquez died in January 2022.

Gilbert Vasquez continues the couple’s public service, serving on the Odessa City Council.

Presenters on the naming were Jeanette Fierro and Sierra Searcy.

Naming committee members included Steve Tercero, Jeanette Fierro, Shelia Stevenson, Sierra Searcy, Linda Anglley, Samantha Saenz, all District Continuous Improvement Team appointments; Jeff Waugh and Staci Ashley are Education Foundation appointments; and Kevin Searcy and Wayne Byrd were appointed by the board of trustees.

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