ThunderingHerd

I Google'd and found this: http://www.boarddocs.com/tn/scstn/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=8KNQZH6BB7EA Says high schools are limited to 1500 in Sumner? (not sure what the difference is in "enrollment and capacity") It also says they are supposed to look at projected growth. It also says the numbers should be used as a "guide".

I don't think anyone crossed the line. Just trying to keep accurate info out there. I think Sumner County is blessed with our schools, academically and athletically. Look at what our schools collectively accomplish. Recent championships in football, golf, bowling, soccer, track ... we are a force to be reckoned with by other parts of the state. I'm certain a lot of the old school GHS people long for the days of dominance. Problem is Sumner County today is different from the Sumner County in the 70's.

Incorrect. The original bids, solicited by the construction department of the school system, was $800,000 for SC, $816,000 for Merrol Hyde, and $400,000 for Westmoreland. Your inference that $2 million was for SC is entirely incorrect. In reality, every school should have safe, clean, and equal facilities. Look at the Rutherford County or Wilson County schools to see the difference. GHS absolutely needs new restrooms. They also need new concessions. The parking lot needs to be paved, etc. HHS has done a great job upgrading their facilities. Portland has also. When it's all said and done, every kid and every fan should have a place they can be proud of, and not put in a situation where they're forced to compete for community support when they share communities. The only competition should be on the field or court. Unfortunately, the Sumner County Commission won't provide the funds to provide these things.

Not upset with anyone, just think statements need to be accurate. Long was not publicly reprimanded. His factual presentation got under the skin of a board member who is all about Beech and no other school. Following that meeting, she got into a 2-3 day "reprimand" email exchange with one of our players who emailed her in support of the project. She got so enraged that she called the principal and tried to get him suspended. Kid is very bright, straight A student. His parents said she was mostly frustrated because he was smarter than she was. Long did his job, represented those in his district and at the request of the parents at the school.

Got it. The real challenge for SC and HHS will be competing continually in the crazy playoff system TSSAA has in place. HHS made to the final this year, but seemed inconsistent in their play. When you look at schools like Blackman (2400 students), Oakland (2000), Riverdale (2000), etc, logic tells you that those larger schools should have more athletes to choose from within their student body. Maryville with 14 championships has just under 1800 (Jr and High School). The biggest challenge that 9AAA has is that we're a lot like the SEC, a very strong district and we "beat" each other up in the regular season that affects seeding in the playoffs.

SC has 1430 students, Wilson Central 1725 students : https://www.tn.gov/education/reportcard/2013.shtml

They found the trophies: http://www.tennessean.com/viewart/20140103/HENDERSONVILLE01/301020084/Updated-Beech-s-championship-football-trophies-found-classroom

Had someone point out this thread to me. Interesting reading. So interesting that I created an account to correct the misinformation you guys are throwing around. First of all, if you have been around Sumner County long you should know that this county builds its school sizes based on what they believe is best for academics, not athletics. Does a smaller school equal a better education, not sure, but that's why Sumner schools are smaller. In most counties its' the school bus department that dictates attendance zones ie: what is the most efficient route for transportation? I bet if you check with Sumner County, you'll find this to be true. I agree, the people of Gallatin want nothing to do with SC because it's not GHS. The people down in Hendersonville want nothing to do with SC because "it's in Gallatin". That's what makes raising money for SC so hard. The business community wants nothing to do with the school. How is that fair to the kids at SC who simply want to have a good school supported by the community? Now on to athletics. I am a Bison Dad and huge football fan. As a Bison supporter, I know quite a bit about the fieldhouse we are raising money to build. First of all, it was supposed to have been built when the school opened but the county cut the funding, so now 12 years later we are trying to get it built. I'm not sure where any of you got a $2 million dollar number for the SC field house, but you're off by $1.75 million. This summer the county approved $250,000 to go toward the construction of a field house at SC. At the same time, they approved $250,000 for Merrol Hyde's soccer complex and $250,000 for a baseball building in Westmoreland. The money provided to SC will build an empty building (four walls and a roof). The parents are raising the money to build out the inside. I still have a copy of the presentation that was done on the SC field house about a year or so ago. When you say that you don't like your tax dollars going to SC and every school's administration should also ask for $2 million, you should know actual facts before making such statements. Prior to these three projects funded this summer, tax dollars spent on athletic improvements since 2008: Merrol Hyde $4.6 million (new gym, soccer); Beech $603,000 (softball fieldhouse, gym bleachers, new football lights); Gallatin $301,000 (football stadium upgrades); Portland $265,000 (football bleachers, practice field); HHS $238,000 (new track, roof on weight bldg, loan forgiveness); Station Camp $90,000 (soccer lights); Westmoreland $53,000 (football fencing, practice field); KDDC $41,000 (practice field). If anyone should be asking for more money it should be SC and Westmoreland. If any of you are interested in donating to the SC fieldhouse, you can find more info here: http://www.stationcampfootball.com/News___Announcements.html. And for anyone saying that the Bison supporters are not, and have not been, raising money for this field house, you need to watch this video from the 2011 season in its entirety: http://youtu.be/8Q2eVug7zZI. If you continue to say Bison fans aren't committed to this project, shame on you.