I am happy for Fairdale, that schools needs a bit of good news. There were a solid football team in the late 80's and early 90's and I am not sure what has happened since then. Maybe a nicer facility could increase the #'s on the football team.

Why shouldn't a public school receive public money, as far a "community center" language, who cares what you call it is increases community pride.

 

 

Well said! :thumb:

I am happy for Fairdale, that schools needs a bit of good news. There were a solid football team in the late 80's and early 90's and I am not sure what has happened since then. Maybe a nicer facility could increase the #'s on the football team.

Why shouldn't a public school receive public money, as far a "community center" language, who cares what you call it is increases community pride.

 

Bring back Leland Taylor and Kris Kelso sp??

 

Do you see the Commonwealth of Kentucky handing out checks to all community schools for stadium improvements or community centers? My point is this was misrepresented to the General Assembly.

 

As far as the downfall of Fairdale football, back in the day a new principal and Coach Fletcher didn't see eye to eye. Fairdale offered a class in horticulture and that was their main way of getting kids outside their home district into the school.

The City of Louisville tore down the housing projects where many of the better athletes lived that was part of Fairdale's official home district. These families were scattered and this dominant district football power's reign came to an end. The school's enrollment has dipped in recent years.