Unfortunately, I think the KHSAA rule on athletes should be very simple - no tuition aid allowed. It is black and white and easy to enforce. For those who say it isn't fair, if an athlete wants to play he/she has other options. They can always attend public school and play sports. If the rule is that simple and clear cut, we would never have any questions about whether things are being done the right way.

 

I can not disagree more. Every private school that I know of offers some form of financial aid to families that want to send their kids to that school, but are pressed financially to do so. This is true not only for high schools, but grade schools as well. So - using my real case for example - my son was awarded work study as a form of tution assistance when I lost my job. I had completed the application that was sent to a third party company who notified the school of my financial wherewithal, and what I qualified for according to the critierai they were given. He was not participating in varsity athletics at the time. The next year I qualified again for financial assistance, but mid way thru the year my son decided he wanted to play tennis. He played Tennis.

 

So you are telling me that A) I should immediately forfeit the financial assistance I was awarded

B) I tell my son - sorry you can not play tennis and C) The KHSAA has the resources to even enforce this?

 

Or are you saying that it only applies to the stud basketball or football players who may be 'recruited' by high schools?

I would hope that as a part of every Catholic's schools mission is to reach out and to educate a portion of the population who don't have the resources to pay the full tuition. I realize that sports and KHSAA rules could complicate how that looks and how the money is distributed, but hopefully that "core mission" is central to how all catholic schools operate.

It is my understanding from a very good source that Campbell's attempt to enroll at Taft was short lived due to eligibility issues. The primary reason he left HCC was due to non payment of tuition allegedly.

 

So the word is Campbell was back on HCC's doorstep this week with a check for a very very small portion of tuition asking if he could come back. If he is allowed back in the school how is that fair to the kids who's familys have to work their tails off to cover tuition so they can get a private education. This ain't layaway for Division 1 athletes is it? :idunno:

 

HC has been known to make a few exceptions for exceptional athletes.:sssh:

How is he academically eligible?

I can not disagree more. Every private school that I know of offers some form of financial aid to families that want to send their kids to that school, but are pressed financially to do so. This is true not only for high schools, but grade schools as well. So - using my real case for example - my son was awarded work study as a form of tution assistance when I lost my job. I had completed the application that was sent to a third party company who notified the school of my financial wherewithal, and what I qualified for according to the critierai they were given. He was not participating in varsity athletics at the time. The next year I qualified again for financial assistance, but mid way thru the year my son decided he wanted to play tennis. He played Tennis.

 

So you are telling me that A) I should immediately forfeit the financial assistance I was awarded

B) I tell my son - sorry you can not play tennis and C) The KHSAA has the resources to even enforce this?

 

Or are you saying that it only applies to the stud basketball or football players who may be 'recruited' by high schools?

 

The king is spot on. :notworthy:

I would hope that as a part of every Catholic's schools mission is to reach out and to educate a portion of the population who don't have the resources to pay the full tuition. I realize that sports and KHSAA rules could complicate how that looks and how the money is distributed, but hopefully that "core mission" is central to how all catholic schools operate.

 

It is part of their mission to make sure every child can get a Catholic education. The KHSAA allows it as long as the tuition, regardless how much it is, is paid for by immediate family. I'm pretty sure Holy Cross receives money from the Diocese that is collected from other schools that help their community as far as reduced tuition.

Guess who was at school today......

 

Yes, Mr. Campbell has returned.

Thats odd. I thought the Bishop gave all the seniors in the diocese this monday off when they went to "senior" mass at the cathederal last week.