Yuma High’s court has a new name
YUHSD memorializes local political icon
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - Bob McLendon's name will now be forever associated with "The Palace" at Yuma High School.
During Wednesday night's Yuma Union High School District governing board meeting, the board unanimously voted to rename "The Palace Gym" to "Bob McLendon Court at the Palace Gym."
McLendon is famed for being a longtime state politician who served in the Arizona House of Representatives for 9 terms.
Although he didn't graduate from Yuma High, his claim to fame with the Crims was coaching the varsity basketball team for 16 seasons.
He passed away back on March 9th of this year.
