Use of Word ‘Christened’ Lacked Sensitivity

* After reading your article about the renaming of the Stephen S. Wise Community Middle/High School (Sept. 9), I have to ask you the following: Couldn’t the person who writes the captions for your photos come up with a more appropriate phrase than “newly christened Milken Community High”?

Since this word means to give a name to and dedicate an object in the name of Christ, its usage in this context was most inappropriate. I know The Times tries to cover as many events in our community as possible and for that it is to be commended. However, in the future, greater sensitivity to our more subtle cultural differences would be appreciated.

HARVEY GEMINDER

Studio City