Read paragraph 2.
We understand the reasons that have been given for the name change. Students from Overton might not want to finish their high school career under the name of their archrival the Central High Bears. As Overton student body president Daksi Patel said at the last school board meeting, "We Overton students decry the mandatory transfer of any of us to another high school, but we vehemently oppose our athletes and scholars being forced to wear the unwelcome name Central High Bears."
What is the author's purpose in using the underlined phrase?
A.
to provide testimonial from staff members who are opposed to the name change
B.
to introduce the counterargument to the author's argument
C.
to describe the reasons that many community members support the name change
D.
to provide evidence that students from Central are opposed to the name change
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