This letter is in response to a letter written by Rhonda Ballard-Gottschammer. This letter was to the point, and mentioned all the pros and cons of the school consolidation.
I don’t live in Union or Richland townships, but I do agree 100 percent with what the alliance group is doing. I wish I could put my name on their ballot. I want Highland to stay, and not be combined with Anderson. The classrooms will be very overcrowded, the teachers will be crazy by day’s end, and the students will leave classes empty.
Two of my grandchildren go to Highland, and my granddaughter is a band member, and she is afraid that she won’t have the same opportunities at Anderson. There is talk that some things will be cut, like band, and a few other activities, and this is really worrying her. She loves the band, and all it stands for. She has put a lot of time and very hard work into it. But she says that pays off.
I really hate to see her this upset about things going on that she has no voice in. These should be happy times for our students, because they are preparing themselves for their future. And I know it’s not about sports, bands and mascots. Not even school colors, but to the best education they can get.
And I don’t think that can happen in overcrowded classrooms, with overworked teachers. It should be a relaxed and learning atmosphere. I would love to join forces with the Union and Richland township people for this cause.
Marian J. Turner
Anderson
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