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Letter: Anniversary marks schools’ merger
Kudos to Mr. and Mrs. Barger (Reader Viewpoint Dec. 13) and Rodney Richey for presenting a workable solution to the matter of potential high school consolidation within Anderson Community Schools. The idea of a newly named school with a new mascot while respecting and celebrating the traditions of the three predecessor schools is such a good one that it has worked in neighboring Henry County for over 40 years.
In the 1960s it became apparent that Straughn, Lewisville and Spiceland schools needed to be consolidated into one high school for grades 7-12. The strategy adopted for making this consolidation workable and acceptable to the community was to come up with a neutral name as well as new mascot, school colors and fight song. As a member of the freshman class the day the school opened its doors in the fall of 1969, I recall that most of us were excited about the prospect of a brand-new, “big” (at least by our frame of reference) school.
This past August, alumni from all four decades gathered to celebrate the first 40 years of the school’s existence. Even some members of the first senior class, 1970, were there and we were all Titans (not former Indians, Stingers or Bears if I remember my old school mascots correctly).
However, I respectfully suggest Anderson come up with another name, as “Tri High” is already taken.
Barbara J. Alder
Anderson
Tri High School Class of 1973
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Letter: 4-H’er Kaylee Dunham was picture perfect
I just want to say how precious Kaylee Dunham looked in the July 23 issue of The Herald Bulletin where she is pictured sitting in her wheelchair holding her sheep.
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Letter: Let’s not fail to look out for each other
As I write this I am sitting in California on vacation and wondering what has happened to the compassion of my fellow citizens.
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Viewpoint: Americans ignored Obama's credentials
Please stop criticizing our president for each and every little thing. In all fairness, our problems are not his fault.
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Letter: Make a difference in someone’s life
You don’t have to go overseas to be a missionary. I used to think you had to be older, single and wear your hair in a bun to qualify as a missionary.
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Letter: Ancient history? Show a little respect
Take heed, Highland, as you too will be ancient history as stated in Mr. Earl’s recently published letter to the editor. Ancient history ... please ... your way of thinking is ancient history.
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Letter: Let band honor three schools’ history
Mr. Earl, I strongly object to the opinion you espouse for the exact reason you state: History. Madison Heights is not “Ancient History
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Letter: Honoring all the bands is appropriate
Mr. Earl, I do not see the disadvantage of the schools combined for the band. You say it is the Anderson Indians?
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Letter: Don’t forget the past, but live in present
I could not agree with Mr. Earl more. I graduated from Madison Heights and hold dear memories and wonderful friendships from that time.
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Letter: Band members in tune with Pillars of Character
Many have expressed their opinion about the Anderson High School Marching Highlanders, usually about their uniforms or the decisions the director has made.
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Letter: Shelter appreciates community response
We at Animal Care and Control want to thank everyone in the community who has responded with donations, whether it be money, supplies or their time.
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