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CCHS tempest The late rally to save the old 1936 Clarke County High School would be encouraging if it wasn't so late. Kathleen LaFlore and other supporters are trying to have the old school spared even as it is being cleaned out so it can be pushed down. Superintendent of Education Gerald Stephens marred what should have been a positive ribbon cutting for the new $6 million CCHS last week by using most of his time to criticize those who want to save the old building. A comment or two on the subject would not have been improper but he complained more about the old building and "naysayers" than he made positive comments about the new school that was being dedicated. We admire Superintendent Stephens and the job he has done in nearly 16 years as head of the Clarke County school system. We know that he sincerely believes tearing down the old school is the best thing to do. But he is being too critical of those who are just as sincere in their opinions that saving the old school is the best thing to do, too.
It is apparent that the superintendent and the school board hold the fate of the old school in their hands. Proponents of the old building aren't going to save it but they at least deserve to be heard and a little respect.
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