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Has anyone heard any new information about Stanton Stevens and his possible firing? I thought there was a zero tolerance for weapons, but I guess that doesn't apply to teachers.

CONGRATULATIONS Andy and the Clinton Dragons!! You looked very good tonight!! You should be proud!!

[ Sorry guys....they really were just a better team. They only happened to be the better team that particular Saturday night. I believe given the chance to do it again you would see a different ending.

Oak Ridge had Ron Gray before and they weren't able to get it done!! I don't think they would have gotten as far as they did with him. These new coaches were willing to take chances and try new plays along with utilizing boys and motivating them to do their best. This has not happened in the past with Gray or Lussier. CONGRATS WILDCATS FOR A GREAT SEASON!!

CONGRATS TO OAK RIDGE ON A GREAT WIN!!!! I can't wait to come home after being in FL and missing the game. I won't miss next week!!!!!!

I'll have to admit the Oak Ridge Band is better this year than they have been in the past but it will still take a long time to get them in the top! I will have to give a high 5 to the drum line and the improvement they have made. When I was in high school a million years ago being in the band was something to be proud of, I don't know that that is always the case now. I am not sure I understand the black t-shirts of ORHS band, I can't understand why the can't wear school colors at least in their t-shirts. I hope that the band continues to improve and that they will assist in instilling more pride to a GREAT Football program and Traditions!

In response to GAbulldawgs a;umni can donate money to a specific sport if they join the General Boosters Club. The school will send you a form and you make your donation. On the form all sports are listed and you are asked which sport you would like to donate your money to. The General Boosters keep a very small portion and the rest is given back to the specific sport listed booster club. David Clary can give you more information.

Great Point!! Hopefully this thread will get all the powers that be to think about the condition of the field. I also hope that the current boosters won't let certain traditions die. Does anyone know if the senior class still hosts a cookout after the freshman/jv scrimmage, bananas and gatorade after practice, junior and senior lunch on Fridays with that famous "Wildcat Pudding"?

After rereading my ow n post I need to clarify a couple of items. I did not mean to imply that the boosters are responsible for the grass on the field-they are not. That should be the responsibility of the school system. Our football field is often the first and only impression some visitors to Oak Ridge see. We would want that to be the best it can be. So let's all work together to make it that way. If you can't support the boosters with your time, I know that they will be happy to take a monetary contribution.

I was disappointed to hear that Blankenship Field was in poor condition and that there were bare spots on the field. I know that in past years the field was consistently mowed and that work on the bare spots often took place during the spring and summer. I heard today that winter rye was planted so that the field would look good for graduation. We need to remember that this is a football field and not a photo opportunity for graduation pictures. In years past the football boosters (ususally only a handful) would take two Saturdays in the month of July to paint the steps, pawprints and any other cardinal and grey areas at the stadium. We were very proud of the traditions of the past booster members. I know that parents have become very busy and many families include two working parents and so it is very difficult to find volunteers to help in these parent organizations. I believe this reflects on why students don't want to work very hard either--it becomes that same old "someone else will do it." We don't want to do the work but sure want the praise! TRADITIONS ARE WHAT MAKE THE OAK RIDGE WILDCATS!!! I urge the Oak Ridge Boosters and parents to step up and make the team proud. Call any former football booster and ask some of the activities that have been done in the past to instill pride and emotion into this team. I am sure they will give you a lengthy list. HERE'S WISHING A GREAT OAK RIDGE FOOTBALL SEASON!! GO CATS!!

The news is out and JOE GADDIS will be returning to Oak Ridge!! Hopefully he will be able to bring out the best in all of the Wildcat players and utilize their talent on the correct side of the field!! Good Luck WILDCATS in the upcoming season!!!!

Just saw on the news that Joe Gaddis will be the new head coach at Oak Ridge!! I am looking very forward to the football season. I am sure that THIS coach will utilize players and their talent for the best of their program.

Danny Horwedel from Oak Ridge is the best--he could easily go Division 1--should he choose. He consistently kicks off into the endzone. He did very well this summer at camps.

Corey Booker from Oak Ridge went over 1000 Friday night. Good Luck Wildcats in the playoffs!

People should know all of the facts before they make comments about players on a team. Corey is a very respectful young man and I am sure not all of you were perfect in high school either. Good Luck Wildcats!!

Spencer Gulmire at Oak Ridge is the best freshman player.