Do they rent apartments with that money for all the transfers?

Read it again to see if I missed an agenda. Nothing there.

 

I agree Clyde. I really didn't see an agenda. Just poor journalism.

Read it again to see if I missed an agenda. Nothing there.

Guess you would have to have lived it. The subtle implication is that HHS is more or less buying their victories. Or at least, I think many people will read that implication into it.

I think there is. Guess you would have to have lived it. What they seem to be implying is that HHS is more or less buying their victories. Or at least, I think many people will read that implication into it.

 

Huuuuuugggge stretch.

This was really just a very poorly executed attempt at a smear campaign by this "reporter" and the Kentucky Enquirer. I was really saddened to see that plastered story on the front page, like some kind of Watergate style expose'. Definitely not the Kentucky Enquirer's finest hour. They really should be focusing on stories that support our schools and young athletes.

What is upsetting to Highlands fans in that article...I thought it was impressive that they have that kind of fund raising available and spend that much on Football...I didn't see anything that seemed to be a shot at HHS or their Boosters. Maybe I didn't read it as close as you guys...so what is wrong or upsetting?

When I read the story I assumed the info was available due to HHS being a public school and , thus, the non-mention of CCH.

 

I wonder if he even contacted the private schools to see how much they and their booster organizations put into their football programs. Wasn't that the context of the article: how much money is placed into football programs? If so, does it matter whether it's a private school program or public school program? I wouldn't think so. Heck, if I'm a tax payer in FT (and obviously I am), I'm thrilled as Pete to know that a large portion of the funds placed in the program are private donations.

 

Oh well. I'm not as bothered by the article as some are. If I was looking around to see what school I wanted to send my pee wee aged, football playing son to, a factor would be the level of financial support provided to the football program. Whatever shortcomings the article may have, it makes it clear that the folks in FT financially support the football program. And as Martha likes to say, that's a good thing.

CCH is BINGO funded.....I believe. Want to test my theory.........try parking in front of the gym doors at 5pm on a Thursday.

 

Huge THANK YOU for Bingo and those that run it.

 

Absolutely correct.

I wonder if he even contacted the private schools to see how much they and their booster organizations put into their football programs. Wasn't that the context of the article: how much money is placed into football programs? If so, does it matter whether it's a private school program or public school program? I wouldn't think so.

 

Agreed. The lack of information about private schools' booster organizations was a very obvious hole in the article.

Do they rent apartments with that money for all the transfers?

 

Nah, we let those very, very few players from Independence that can actually get on the field for Highlands live in big, fancy homes.

Agreed. The lack of information about private schools' booster organizations was a very obvious hole in the article.

 

I guess I assumed the HHS info was public info. No? Did HHS freely share this info?

I guess I assumed the HHS info was public info. No? Did HHS freely share this info?

 

I worded that incorrectly. I should have said "The lack of information about booster organizations for private schools was a very obvious hole in the article."

I guess I assumed the HHS info was public info. No? Did HHS freely share this info?

 

To the bolded: yes. Heck, he put the writer in touch with Jennie.

Interesting enough to know that the FTEF & Tailgate club are one of the same and the money that is collected for their programs go 100% to teachers grants and building improvements. Not the football program. And before someone says, well they just gave money for the new scoreboard and that they did. But it is also part of the Capstone program that is part of the communications program. Highlands just found a better way to apply the money.....A scoreboard!!!! Something that will be manned by students alike and is part of their study grade. There are a lot of discrepancies in that article and its too bad all the facts aren't there. I know 1st hand that the FTEF will now have to work double time to convince the money givers that their money will go to the school and not the Football program just because some beat writer used his plateau to express his disdain. Yes disdain. I said it! Like someone else said, show me some of the numbers of other big football schools and I bet they are like HHS...

 

IIRC, it was also an "investment" by the FTEF. I think they are charged with the task of finding sponsorships for the scoreboard and, of course, keep the $ they raise through those sponsorships since they helped pay for it. Seems like a "win/win" to me and a decent investment of funds by the FTEF (in addition to the Capstone communications / broadcasting tie TBirds mentions above).

To the bolded: yes. Heck, he put the writer in touch with Jennie.

 

Assuming you are saying there was no requirement to share then I would wonder if he was rebuffed by CCH or if he didnt even try. The latter would not be good. Not that it shows an agenda. It just doesnt give good reference points.

It looks like Raceland does a great job of spreading the wealth to all programs, but everything is centered on the football program. I see where you say that several teams earn money from the concession stand. Very interesting. Highlands chooses to farm out a potential big money maker to its sports teams to the Lion's Club. IMO, this should become an inhouse operation and since there are 2 stands in the stadium the work can be farmed out to the various sports teams and other extra-curricular clubs as a means to raise money without having the kids go out and sell things. In addition, maybe the prices would not be so outrageous for what you actually get.

 

JOAT -- 2 things:

 

1 - replacing the Lion's Club with "HHS organization X" or "HHS organizations A-G" is not a complete windfall to HHS. For starters, remember that the Lion's club helped make the field turf possible by signing on to a 10 yr. commitment at over $10k per year. Additionally, they extended that commitment well beyond 10 yrs. when they came knocking again for new lights / sound system (another inaccuracy of the story -- this year is not the final payment). They also worked with the school and FTJFL to fund the required upgrades to the large concession stand a few years ago. When the turf needs to be replaced, I suspect they will be asked again. In addition to concessions, they are able to sell sponsor signage on the fence surrounding the field to make these payments.

 

2 - do you really think the HHS concession prices are significantly higher than other HS football concession stands? I didn't know if you were complaining about the prices at concession stands generally (Reds, Bengals, AMC, HS football, basically any place with a captive audience, etc.) OR complaining that the HHS concession prices are higher than those at most HS football concession stands. I have heard that complaint repeatedly, but I have never done a comparison of what a 12 oz. water, 12 oz. can of soda, slice of LaRosa's pizza, burger, chips, etc. costs at HHS or elsewhere.