An exited group of supporters gathered at the Gladys Alexander Drive location of the New SSHS Track, for a ceremonial
ground breaking, Monday morning. The track completion target date is Thanksgiving.

 

New SSHS Track Dedicated
Monday Morning

 

by: Bobby McDonald

 

The Fall Festival Carnival moved out of town over the weekend and on Monday morning, it was an excited group of coaches, SSHS students, Board of Education members, and staff that were eager to "break ground" for the new track and field installation, located just south of the SSHS Tennis Courts. The new facility will be home to the Wildcat Track and Field Program and will feature a 400 meter track, for a total cost of approximately $600,000.00. The track installation will be contracted to Texas Sports Builders, located in the Metroplex.

Superintendent of Schools Patsy Bolton opened the 10:00 a.m. ceremony with an introduction of the Board of Education, as she commended them for their visionary leadership, in meeting the needs of the students of Sulphur Springs I.S.D. "We have a great board, that has the best interest of our students at heart, and they have provided for improvements within the system and continue to look toward the future growth, expansion, and needs of SSISD," expressed Bolton. "And, we want to thank the community for their continued support and having our children in mind, as they provide a quality education for them!"

 

SSISD Superintendent Patsy Bolton, surrounded by school board members, students, and staff
addressed the crowd gathered to dedicate the new track, at SSHS, Monday morning.

 

Athletic Director Greg Owens, then addressed the crowd and praised the Board of Education and the community for their efforts in installing a much needed facility for the Athletic Department at SSHS. "The Track and Field program services over 200 youth at SSHS," denoted Owens. "And, a quality track and field program is a cornerstone of a great athletic program, as it teaches direction, discipline, and a strong work ethic among our local athletes!"

 

 

"Thank you Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County, for this new facility, that we plan to put to use immediately," continued Owens. "We hope to have it in full use by the spring season!"

 

Athletic Director Greg Owens, accompanied by a number of his athletes, addressed the group
and thanked Hopkins County and Sulphur Springs for the new addition to his SSHS Program.

 

Plans called for "dirt to begin turning" today, and a target completion date is by Thanksgiving!

"I'm excited about all of the improvements that the Board and community have allowed us to make in the SSISD and hope that we continue to improve the quality of education and build on these additions to make the district even greater," expressed Bolton. "Our students and the learning environment is critical to making education a priority in the district and our continued goal is to equip students in all areas, to prepare them for a productive place in society!"

 

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