Thanks to all the Bearcats who are continuing to fight the good fight.
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Kelly Flowers
10 years ago
Save HHS!
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Karen Utt Tuech
10 years ago
Please save this wonderful school.
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Ella Garrett
10 years ago
Class of 1974
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Heather Shuler Stepp
10 years ago
This decision is short-sighted, and lacking in goodwill. I am very disappointed, and believe surely the commissioners will muster their good sense and reconsiders he option which preserves the HHS classroom building. Can they not see the significance of this to so many community members, and voters?
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Holly Stierwalt Robinson
10 years ago
Save our school!
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Samantha Thomas
10 years ago
It is important to ensure older buildings are preserved for future generations & the use in which it was originally intended. This can be done without destroying the very essence of a place that is as special as this one. It is imperative that the classification change be made known & allow for adjustments in lieu of the response.
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Sydney Gilliam
10 years ago
As you drive into our little town of Hendersonville a sign welcomes you on the highway. It says "welcome to historic Hendersonville", if we are going to sell our town as being historic then we must uphold this title. Sure you could argue that you're keeping the building so you are keeping it historic but that's a lie and you know it. In addition the school is dedicated to the sanctity of child personality signed by previous commissioners. When you label and dedicate things you must stick to your word or else you aren't representing our community correctly and you aren't setting a good example to younger generations. I am confused as to why you are willing to renovate the beautiful building but not for school purposes for public purposes. If public office space is what you need then build that instead of using OUR SCHOOL, OUR HOME as a decoy for your need. We the millennials, are fighting to preserve history and tradition. Our generation is trying to tell you how much we care for this community and our forefathers, why do you want to discourage us of this. We are the future of this town but I feel as if we appreciate the culture more than you do.
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Mary Lynn Marks
10 years ago
As a senior at HHS, I understand how important this wonderful place is. Thousands of students have walked these halls, learned from teachers in these classrooms, and been a family in these auditorium seats. Without HHS continuing to house the student body, Hendersonville, not to mention Henderson County, will lose on of the most important and historical monuments of the area. Save our school to continue the most infamous and cherished of Hendersonville High School traditions; excellence.
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Vicki Gunning
10 years ago
Classroom use only!!
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Brian Pittillo
10 years ago
I still don't understand why the county seems to be going against the recommendations of everyone else. It's an amazing school and part of what makes it so special is its history
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Alton Connor
10 years ago
My Mother graduated from HHS in 1946; my uncle graduated in 1949; my sister graduated in 1965; I graduated in 1969 and my brother graduated in 1982! This school is an historic landmark in Hendersonville and it is built far more sound that any new building could ever possibly be built. To waste mega millions to build a new building that will have no sentimental value to any of us is being very poor stewards of our money ... Update the present facility and preserve this piece of Hendersonville history and keep the tradition going! Hail to the Red and White! Hail to our Alma Mater! Ready we stand to her just demand to keep our futures bright, Sing Carolina's praise, Hendersonville always, loyal and eager stand we now, pledged to the Red and White! You commissioners must be getting a cutback out of this by choosing a new structure - regardless of your reasons - shame on you - you can surely be voted out the next election!!!
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Anonymous
10 years ago
Friend of Courtney Griesi Norris
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Jackson Morgan
10 years ago
You county commissioners just don't get it. Only one of you guys went to Hendersonville High school. This is not your decision. This is the Bearcat family's decision. Just because it will cost more money and take longer doesn't mean you should move them into a building right next to where they are now and still end up using the Stillwell building for public use; eventually it will need renovation. Might as well get it over with. This is a historic town with lots of tradition and history. So why would you take away one of the biggest pieces of it? Hendersonville High School will NOT be the same if you move it into another building. MARK MY WORDS. As county commissioners, why don't you have donations be held for aid in funding the project of renovating the Stillwell building? I can almost promise you people will gather and raise up every penny they can to make sure they keep the Stillwell building. In conclusion, I want you all to know that this was not a decision made for the people of Hendersonville, regardless of costs or construction. There are many roads around Bearcat Boulevard, and it will not cause a lot of disturbance to commuters driving around town. You can add a few more minutes to people's commutes. It happens all the time with the repaving and construction of roads. Remember Upward Road? I certainly do. I go to college in Charlotte, and anyone who knows just a little bit about that city knows of all the construction going on with their roads and interstates. And Upward Road was worse than all of that in my opinion.
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Amy Willis Peyton
10 years ago
Save the tradition!! Class of 91
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Alex Johnson
10 years ago
As a 3rd generation alumni of Class of 91 and do not want to see this historic building come down
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Casey Silvers
10 years ago
This school should remain an integral part of our children's educational process. It means so much to the alumni, as well as future students who have had the pleasure of attending events for their siblings.
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Nicki Callies
10 years ago
Use the the building as the 'Fine Arts' Building. Move all music, drama, design, art, etc into the building. Expand and update Theatre if need be. This give opportunity for a magnet school as well.
Thanks to all the Bearcats who are continuing to fight the good fight.
Save HHS!
Please save this wonderful school.
Class of 1974
This decision is short-sighted, and lacking in goodwill. I am very disappointed, and believe surely the commissioners will muster their good sense and reconsiders he option which preserves the HHS classroom building. Can they not see the significance of this to so many community members, and voters?
Save our school!
It is important to ensure older buildings are preserved for future generations & the use in which it was originally intended. This can be done without destroying the very essence of a place that is as special as this one. It is imperative that the classification change be made known & allow for adjustments in lieu of the response.
As you drive into our little town of Hendersonville a sign welcomes you on the highway. It says "welcome to historic Hendersonville", if we are going to sell our town as being historic then we must uphold this title. Sure you could argue that you're keeping the building so you are keeping it historic but that's a lie and you know it. In addition the school is dedicated to the sanctity of child personality signed by previous commissioners. When you label and dedicate things you must stick to your word or else you aren't representing our community correctly and you aren't setting a good example to younger generations. I am confused as to why you are willing to renovate the beautiful building but not for school purposes for public purposes. If public office space is what you need then build that instead of using OUR SCHOOL, OUR HOME as a decoy for your need. We the millennials, are fighting to preserve history and tradition. Our generation is trying to tell you how much we care for this community and our forefathers, why do you want to discourage us of this. We are the future of this town but I feel as if we appreciate the culture more than you do.
As a senior at HHS, I understand how important this wonderful place is. Thousands of students have walked these halls, learned from teachers in these classrooms, and been a family in these auditorium seats. Without HHS continuing to house the student body, Hendersonville, not to mention Henderson County, will lose on of the most important and historical monuments of the area. Save our school to continue the most infamous and cherished of Hendersonville High School traditions; excellence.
Classroom use only!!
I still don't understand why the county seems to be going against the recommendations of everyone else. It's an amazing school and part of what makes it so special is its history
My Mother graduated from HHS in 1946; my uncle graduated in 1949; my sister graduated in 1965; I graduated in 1969 and my brother graduated in 1982! This school is an historic landmark in Hendersonville and it is built far more sound that any new building could ever possibly be built. To waste mega millions to build a new building that will have no sentimental value to any of us is being very poor stewards of our money ... Update the present facility and preserve this piece of Hendersonville history and keep the tradition going! Hail to the Red and White! Hail to our Alma Mater! Ready we stand to her just demand to keep our futures bright, Sing Carolina's praise, Hendersonville always, loyal and eager stand we now, pledged to the Red and White! You commissioners must be getting a cutback out of this by choosing a new structure - regardless of your reasons - shame on you - you can surely be voted out the next election!!!
Friend of Courtney Griesi Norris
You county commissioners just don't get it. Only one of you guys went to Hendersonville High school. This is not your decision. This is the Bearcat family's decision. Just because it will cost more money and take longer doesn't mean you should move them into a building right next to where they are now and still end up using the Stillwell building for public use; eventually it will need renovation. Might as well get it over with. This is a historic town with lots of tradition and history. So why would you take away one of the biggest pieces of it? Hendersonville High School will NOT be the same if you move it into another building. MARK MY WORDS. As county commissioners, why don't you have donations be held for aid in funding the project of renovating the Stillwell building? I can almost promise you people will gather and raise up every penny they can to make sure they keep the Stillwell building. In conclusion, I want you all to know that this was not a decision made for the people of Hendersonville, regardless of costs or construction. There are many roads around Bearcat Boulevard, and it will not cause a lot of disturbance to commuters driving around town. You can add a few more minutes to people's commutes. It happens all the time with the repaving and construction of roads. Remember Upward Road? I certainly do. I go to college in Charlotte, and anyone who knows just a little bit about that city knows of all the construction going on with their roads and interstates. And Upward Road was worse than all of that in my opinion.
Save the tradition!! Class of 91
As a 3rd generation alumni of Class of 91 and do not want to see this historic building come down
This school should remain an integral part of our children's educational process. It means so much to the alumni, as well as future students who have had the pleasure of attending events for their siblings.
Use the the building as the 'Fine Arts' Building. Move all music, drama, design, art, etc into the building. Expand and update Theatre if need be. This give opportunity for a magnet school as well.
HHS grad '92
Class of 1997-Hail to the Red and White!!