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I support academics over athletics. In this particular instance, couldn't they have played an 'exhibition' game?

What is this a replay of Gil Thorpe in real life? Don't they read the comics on the sports page in Shelby, or maybe the problem is that they do read them.

Bruce, how does this relate to falling academic standards, discipline problems, a choice plan that no-one wants, overcrowded schools, or redistricting debates. Or, is this like the minority contractor issue? an issue that no-one except a few really deem important to educating our children? Given all of the problems with GCS, this is totally non-sequitor. Lets tackle real issues, not non-issues.

No Joy in High Point.

Once again the High Point High Schools play hosts to the HP Police Department.

Once again the Administration refuses to release these incidents to the media.

If the true numbers on crime in our schools ever come out,,,there will be a Mass Exodus from GCS.

The time is NOW...grier MUST GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

If I read it right,,,Todays N&Rs' editorial was an Endorsement for a Choice Plan Lottery throughout Guilford County Schools....

The time is now for all of GCS to reap the benefits that only High Point has been privvy to....

Krissie, Alan, Smarti,,,,One of you should make the motion and lets get this thing started!!!

I am sure the "Civil Rights Activists" on the board can't wait to see Dudley and Northwest finally get their Race precentages to 50%.

Bruce, the christmas displays are very festive on SW rd this year!
You might want to join in the festive spirit and get yourself down there.

HOHOHOHOHOHOHOHOHOHOHOOOPS!

Bruce,

The North High Point Christmas Committee would like to extend to you, an Invitation to be our "Official Tree Lighter" for the "Holiday Light Spectacular" which will take place on Monday, the 5th,,,,,,,Weather permitting.

The Festivities will start at 5:30 P.M. and will be located across from Southwest Middle School.

Refreshments will be served,,,, and Rumor has it that there may be some Special Visitors to show up for this "One of a Kind, Yule Tide Extravaganza".

Bruce,,,please join us and help the people of North High Point kick-off the holidays in a Big Way........

See You There!!!!!!!!!!!

'tis the season, I suppose. I'm eager to see what the Christmas display looks like. And, of course, I'll gladly post photos on The Chalkboard.

However, the weather is pretty crummy - has today's Holiday Light Spectacular been postponed?

Over at Doug Clark's blog "Off the Record" (link at right), you have an opportunity to comment on yesterdays N&R editorial against 'neighborhood' schools.

"To satisfy the anonymous blogger questioning whether our edit board has the courage to reveal specific authors of editorials: yes, we have no problem with that, as long as you understand that editorials are indeed the product of a collective point of view. That said, I wrote the edit on neighborhood schools published this morning. It made no mention of the High Point choice plan but stated a general principle that we hope the school board would apply countywide. We are not in favor of defacto racial and economic segregation for the reasons stated in the edit."

I just thought some might be interested.

John, I don't see where there is the opportunity to post a comment on that. I see where the person tried to hijack the thread on using animals for lab research, but I cannot see any discussion, or even a heading, on the editorial regarding the schools. If you see this and can point me in the right direction, I would love to see such a discussion, and kinda figured there would be one here.

Thanks very much,

Michelle

Michelle,

That's a great idea. I'll start a new thread for folks to talk about that editorial.

IMPORTANT BULLETIN:

Todays scheduled,," Holiday Light Spectacular " has been Postponed due to Inclement Weather.

We are looking at Friday as the new date,,,all depending on the weather and President Bush s' schedule.

If we have this event on Friday,,,,be prepared to stay out late, as we will be traveling the County on the "School Board Caroling Caravan".

We still need an Address on mr. griers' Country Club house,,,Don't want him to miss out on the Fun!!!!!!

Stay Tuned for more INFO.

Thanks and keep us posted, General. And I appreciate the invitation - I'd be honored to come out.

The previous displays on SW School Road have been creative and funny, but not mean-spirted, in my opinion. I'm looking forward to seeing what the merry pranksters of North High Point have come up with this time!

Michelle,

You're right, it's in the PETA thread. But since Bruce has indicated that you could post comments anywhere and (until a little while ago) there is no dedicated thread, I thought some people might like to post there.

But now there's a thread here! (Thanks, Bruce!)

Michelle,

It's in the thread called "High Point Market Numbers" under "Off the Record" at Doug Clark's site.

There are lots of interesting posts.

Okay I have just posted under the PETA stand at Doug's site. I think Bruce, the many postings appeared there, as Doug had mentioned he wrote the editorial.

I see you are giving him a break and starting a strand here.

General - what times is the Holiday Light Spectacular on Friday? Are the Rockettes still coming?

And feel free to keep posting over at Doug's site. I just thought you guys might like to talk about it over here, too.

Thank you Bruce for starting this strand. I just posted here. Thanks for all your hard work.