I am a parent of 2016 graduate and agree that not having graduation on the FB field is a major disappointment. The kids were told that having it in the Gym would mean they would get 3-5 tickets for guests to attend. My question is this. Why can't using the FB field on May ## be written into the renovation contract. The renovations would not have to be completely finished but with this much notice, it would be the company's responsibility to make sure the field would be in a usable condition for that date. The finishing touches on the press box (for example) could be completed afterwards.
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Michael Buchanan
10 years ago
I may not live in gilmer county any more but im still graduating and i would hate if this was me.
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WANDA SILVERS
10 years ago
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When my granddaughter first told me of the change of venue of graduation and how upset she was, I suggested a petition. Glad to see someone took the initiative, now if only the BOE listens, if not graduates, STRIKE. DONT SHOW UP. STAND UP FOR YOUR RIGHTS. YOU. DESERVE THIS
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Laura keener
10 years ago
This is where I've been wanting to graduate since my sister did. I believe we deserve it.
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Anonymous
10 years ago
Even tho I don't graduate this year I know some people who do and it isn't right for them not to this year if your not gonna let one grade graduate don't let anymore do it!!
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Tyler
10 years ago
Nah yall let them kids graduate with a real graduation
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Linda Key
10 years ago
Graduation should be on the football field for all seniors and their families not just a few for the gym. This is very disappointing for seniors, parents, and grandparents. Gilmer High School wake up and show the seniors they are important.
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Marilyn Towns
10 years ago
Graduation is a milestone that deserves recognition . . . football field can, and should, wait if necessary.
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Kim Cortez
10 years ago
Give these young women and men their rightfully earned graduation!!
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Mitzi Darnell
10 years ago
My son is a senior and he has worked very hard to get to this point. Don't deny the class of 2016 and their parents this "traditional" opportunity.
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Anonymous
10 years ago
This is ridiculous. Why is this even a problem? Go Gilmer.
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Claudine Holt
10 years ago
These students literally work their asses off for 13-14 years to be honored for their hard work and dedication. When a school deems Sports higher than that of a real education, you have a major problem in your School System. Let the kids have what they've worked so hard for!! Whatever needs to get done on that field can wait until after graduation. This is simply sickening and very unfair to every student who will walk for that diploma in 2016.
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Carolyn Nealey
10 years ago
As the Guardian of a future graduate in a couple of years I would love for all family members to celebrate this accomplishment with their child or beloved family member.
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Christy Croft
10 years ago
Class of 2016 deserves the field for graduation. Our children have worked hard for this and their families and friends should get to see them walk across that field. I was told that the principal and superintendent are the ones that make the decision on where graduation will be held, so they are the ones we need to contact and have our voice be heard. -Mom of a 2016 senior
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Anonymous
10 years ago
Keep the tradition in GHS graduation.
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Regina Hedden
10 years ago
I am in full support of graduation on the football field. There is never enough room in the gym. Graduation day is a huge milestone much more important than an eleven-week football season.
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Anonymous
10 years ago
I think you should postpone the reconstruction until after graduation. These young people deserve that..Thank you
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Blake Cartin
10 years ago
I am graduating this year in 2016, i think we should have it on the football field cause it went well last year. Reconstruction can wait till after graduation cause if we don't get to walk it will be unfair we will be one of THE ONLY CLASS that doesn't get to walk.
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Christina Marie Carroll
10 years ago
This shouldn't be allowed. This is mahogany.
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Christian Nicholson
10 years ago
As someone with a big family and a graduate of Gilmer High 2011, I think all future classes deserve to graduate on the football field. It was so stressful on those with big families having to pick which 10 family members could make it to graduation, one of the biggest days of a person's life. Graduates have worked hard to get where they are and deserve to have all of their family members, friends, mentors, and those who have helped along the way there to celebrate them. Football wouldn't even be an option without students there to work hard. Let them have a chance to celebrate their accomplishments. It may be some people's only graduation as they pursue other things in their lives, such as defending our country or raising their families. They deserve this more than the town deserves a new football field.
I am a parent of 2016 graduate and agree that not having graduation on the FB field is a major disappointment. The kids were told that having it in the Gym would mean they would get 3-5 tickets for guests to attend. My question is this. Why can't using the FB field on May ## be written into the renovation contract. The renovations would not have to be completely finished but with this much notice, it would be the company's responsibility to make sure the field would be in a usable condition for that date. The finishing touches on the press box (for example) could be completed afterwards.
I may not live in gilmer county any more but im still graduating and i would hate if this was me.
When my granddaughter first told me of the change of venue of graduation and how upset she was, I suggested a petition. Glad to see someone took the initiative, now if only the BOE listens, if not graduates, STRIKE. DONT SHOW UP. STAND UP FOR YOUR RIGHTS. YOU. DESERVE THIS
This is where I've been wanting to graduate since my sister did. I believe we deserve it.
Even tho I don't graduate this year I know some people who do and it isn't right for them not to this year if your not gonna let one grade graduate don't let anymore do it!!
Nah yall let them kids graduate with a real graduation
Graduation should be on the football field for all seniors and their families not just a few for the gym. This is very disappointing for seniors, parents, and grandparents. Gilmer High School wake up and show the seniors they are important.
Graduation is a milestone that deserves recognition . . . football field can, and should, wait if necessary.
Give these young women and men their rightfully earned graduation!!
My son is a senior and he has worked very hard to get to this point. Don't deny the class of 2016 and their parents this "traditional" opportunity.
This is ridiculous. Why is this even a problem? Go Gilmer.
These students literally work their asses off for 13-14 years to be honored for their hard work and dedication. When a school deems Sports higher than that of a real education, you have a major problem in your School System. Let the kids have what they've worked so hard for!! Whatever needs to get done on that field can wait until after graduation. This is simply sickening and very unfair to every student who will walk for that diploma in 2016.
As the Guardian of a future graduate in a couple of years I would love for all family members to celebrate this accomplishment with their child or beloved family member.
Class of 2016 deserves the field for graduation. Our children have worked hard for this and their families and friends should get to see them walk across that field. I was told that the principal and superintendent are the ones that make the decision on where graduation will be held, so they are the ones we need to contact and have our voice be heard. -Mom of a 2016 senior
Keep the tradition in GHS graduation.
I am in full support of graduation on the football field. There is never enough room in the gym. Graduation day is a huge milestone much more important than an eleven-week football season.
I think you should postpone the reconstruction until after graduation. These young people deserve that..Thank you
I am graduating this year in 2016, i think we should have it on the football field cause it went well last year. Reconstruction can wait till after graduation cause if we don't get to walk it will be unfair we will be one of THE ONLY CLASS that doesn't get to walk.
This shouldn't be allowed. This is mahogany.
As someone with a big family and a graduate of Gilmer High 2011, I think all future classes deserve to graduate on the football field. It was so stressful on those with big families having to pick which 10 family members could make it to graduation, one of the biggest days of a person's life. Graduates have worked hard to get where they are and deserve to have all of their family members, friends, mentors, and those who have helped along the way there to celebrate them. Football wouldn't even be an option without students there to work hard. Let them have a chance to celebrate their accomplishments. It may be some people's only graduation as they pursue other things in their lives, such as defending our country or raising their families. They deserve this more than the town deserves a new football field.