A group of individuals within the community have formally requested the District consider naming the Turlock High School Varsity Baseball Field after Mr. Mark de le Motte, who retired after teaching at THS for 38 years, and began coaching at the school in 1982.

As per Board Policy 7310 (Naming of Facilities), the Board approved an advisory committee of eight individuals to formally evaluate the request and provide a recommendation to the Board of Trustees.   

In accordance with BP 7310, the Advisory Committee includes: 

• Barney Gordon (District Administrative Representative)
• Gabe Ontiveros (Site Administrative Representative)
• Daniel Sanchez (Current THS Student)
• Nina Hoobyar (Current THS Student)
• Melissa Hanson (Parent of a Current Student)
• Joni Criscione (Community Member)
• James Peterson (THS Staff Member)
• Erica Hernandez (THS Staff Member)