5 schools in Peoria to get new names – Peoria Journal Star/Yahoo Entertainment

The committee initially suggested Washington Gifted Middle School be renamed in honor of Peoria-born feminist Betty Friedan, but board member Anni Reinking objected. “Upon researching Betty Friedan more deeply, it has come to light that she is someone who would go against our work at Peoria Public Schools, specifically our LGBTQ curriculum, as she was a noted opponent to LGBTQ rights," Reinking said, instead proposing the name Reservoir Gifted Academy in a nod to the history of the school.