Well I have had 2 experiences with high schools. I went to Oldham County High for my freshman and Sophomore year...I loved the school, I loved the teachers, they had great sports and academics. I played soccer for them. I missed that school a ton when I moved to NKY where I then attended Ryle. I loved the fact that the school was pretty new when I arrived in 95. But Honestly I would never encourage students who didn't have to, to switch to ryle in the middle of their high school years. I went there starting as a junior moving from an hour + away, and it was very difficult. The students there and honestly at the time some of the teachers were VERY rude, snobby, stuck up..well I could go on. It was very hard to fit in...and I am sure that happens at a lot of schools when new students come in.( I am a very outgoing, fun and talkative person) Honestly I was mad at my parents for making me move so I wasn't trying to make friends at the time lol. But I have to say now that I am married with kids, and have been in NKY for a long time... I would send my kids there but only if they started in Kindergarten and went through grade 12. Ok lol there is my take on my schools.

My high school is on the decline it's just made some dumb changes and it's just not a great place for kids to try and be educated.

I don't know that the school has change so much, but the town has changed quite a bit and for the worse.

I could go on and on about what I think could be done to improve Raceland, but I haven't been involved with the actual school in over 12 years now. They have built some very nice facilities since my time there. Their basketball gym and Performing Arts center are second-to-none. I do have family still in the school system so I do know the culture hasn't changed much and lets just say I chose to send my sons to a different school system for a reason. While Raceland likes to say "We are a private school in the public sector" I like say "You get what you pay for." Or in this case what you don't. They aren't really as good as a private school, but they are a solid public school system.

 

That said I am proud to be Raceland alumni for things other than the almighty Ram Pride sports. I just wish they had put more resources to things as well as sports when I was there. Its disheartening, as a kid, when you want to something that requires resources and you can't get it, but the basketball team can resurface the floor of an ancient gym. One they replaced less than 7 years later with a whole new facility.

 

I have no idea if that area has improved or not, but from an outsiders perspective it appears to have. Like I said I have family there and I go to church with kids who are still in the school system and some of the things they are involved in lead me to believe they have changed for the better. I think a certain Principle leaving had a lot to do with that. I don't know much about Coldiron's administrative practices but I've met him a couple of times and he seems very down to earth and has a passion for kids. He is highly regarded where I work now by the people who work with the high schools on a daily basis. That says a lot because it means he cares if the kids get a college education.

 

Now that I've talked in circles I'll summarize by saying- I think Raceland has changed for the better. But not enough for me to believe my sons will get same academic challenges by going somewhere else.

I think my school has changed for the better. Enrollment has doubled since I graduated 16 years ago. Also since I have graduated, Raceland has opened a new high school, renovated Worthington Elementary, built on to Campbell Elementary, has a very nice gymnasium, purchased property to form a JFL football complex, built a theatrical arts center on to the new high school that has become a community center for concerts and productions with many other schools and organizations using it on a regular basis. Test scores have continued to be very high, many students are getting at least part, if not all, of their college education paid for through athletic and academic scholarships, the community has stayed very active in the school, and many people who do not have children in the school system anymore are still present at many of the school functions.

 

Raceland was a great school for me and it is now a great school for my family, my wife works there, both my children attend there and are active in many activities, and I am very active in school functions. I am very proud of the Raceland School System.

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:thumb: Well stated Ram!!!! You spoke for all of us Oldramblers!!! My story is similar to yours and I am sure many others echo that same story.

My entire family attended Raceland High School. My cousin now works in Administration and is working hard to see that "Ram Pride" continues throughout the community.

There have been approx 17 family members (including cousins) that played football for the Rams.

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I couldn't have said it any better myself Ram and cvillecat, both are great post. :thumb:

Raceland/Worthington schools are as good as anyones academically and better than a lot in our area and state wide. The elementary test scores were amoung the very tops in the state, Raceland schools have qualified for several grants through and bc of their sucsesses.

Should anyone be looking to put their children in a top notch, 2nd to none facility and school system them imo they need look no further than Raceland-Worthington School System......High School and/or Campbell and Worthington Elementary schools.

Once a Ram, Always a Ram!!!!

In her halls we find God's truth,

His wisdom echoes clear,

'Neath the roof of Trinity,

Our Alma Mater dear.

 

I have found that those words ring just as true today as they did when I first stepped into the halls of the school. As long as that remains true, Trinity will always be great and continue to improve. They've done some amazing things since I first stepped into my first period biology class in August of 1998. I definitely think that we'll continue to do amazing things.

Since I graduated in 1965 Newport Catholic has just gotten better as Newport Central Catholic and it is continuing to improve each year . There is a building expansion in progress that will greatly enhance academic and athletic life there and eventually it seems that there will be a football stadium situated on the hill . GO BREDS!!!

 

Every year things get better on the hill!! GO BREDS!

I would say my Alma Mater has made some very nice improvements over the years. I am hearing that they are adding more courses, challenging the kids more and creating a better learning environment. The facilities are older but I do believe they have installed air conditioning in the High School. We never had that back in the 80's.

Losing Bobby Rowe to CovCath means Brossart is now on a decline from when I was there.

Doing well, doing well:

CovCath getting sports building

 

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PARK HILLS - When students return to classes at Covington Catholic High School on Aug. 19, construction will be under way for a new $1.2 million sports building.

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Paul Hemmer Cos. has been contracted to build the 8,600-square-foot, two-story building adjacent to the baseball field on the school's Park Hills campus. Construction is expected to be completed by winter.

 

The school is also creating a grotto dedicated to Mary and the Marian Brothers, who founded the school, adjacent to the new building.

 

A ceremony at 10 a.m. Monday on the school's athletic field will celebrate the groundbreaking of the two projects.

 

"This is another example of our learning community's commitment to fostering our Catholic identity," said Principal Bob Rowe. "I think it exemplifies how our Covington Catholic community works collaboratively to fulfill the needs of our students."

 

The sports facility will house offices for coaches, a multi-purpose room, weight and locker rooms and public restrooms. The new space will be used by baseball, soccer, track and field, cross country and lacrosse, while the football program will continue using the school's Knochelman Building.

 

School administrators said that the school's enrollment has been over 500 for the past two years - up from an average of 450 students before that.

 

"(The new construction) shows that more kids are able to play more sports; there's something available for everyone," said Sue Finke, the school's director of development. "We're making a statement that there's something for everyone here - you just have to find what you like and it's available."

 

Planning for the project began about two years ago. Funding came through donations, business supporters, sponsorships and donations from alumni.

 

The Marge and Charles J. Schott Foundation was the first major donor, said Finke.

 

The grotto, which is expected to be completed about the end of August, is being constructed by Tom Schutzman, a Covington Catholic parent, with his nephew Steve Schutzman and other volunteers.

 

Administrators say the grotto will serve as a sanctuary for students.

Sad, it was forced to close a few years ago...:cry: Even after the students and alumni raised several hundred thousand dollars to try and keep it open, the decision was made to close it.

 

It has a good use now, though. It's a community center that provides services for resettled refugees and immigrants.

 

Stilll..... :cry:

 

 

Rockmom, that was unbeleivable how that went down. Why challenge the girls to raise the money, then still pull the plug on them when they do. They never expected you guys to raise the money, and banked on you not doing so. But they didn't know the will and determination of a catholic community.

 

Our family will have nothing to do with that un-named college they were affiliated with. They are "college non grata" to us.

Henderson has improved as far as the building but that is where the improvement stopped. Discipline is nonexistent. They will have a new principle this year so we will see how it goes.

Since I graduated in 1965 Newport Catholic has just gotten better as Newport Central Catholic and it is continuing to improve each year . There is a building expansion in progress that will greatly enhance academic and athletic life there and eventually it seems that there will be a football stadium situated on the hill . GO BREDS!!!

 

I have a different opinion. I find that NCC is very political and family name driven. Of course, as a teenager, I did not see that. However, as an adult, I see it for what its worth.

 

JMHO!

In her halls we find God's truth,

His wisdom echoes clear,

'Neath the roof of Trinity,

Our Alma Mater dear.

 

I have found that those words ring just as true today as they did when I first stepped into the halls of the school. As long as that remains true, Trinity will always be great and continue to improve. They've done some amazing things since I first stepped into my first period biology class in August of 1998. I definitely think that we'll continue to do amazing things.

 

 

Or that first period Algebra class pre-freshman year in 1997.

 

I'd like to think that I was instrumental in your development there. :lol:

Well I have had 2 experiences with high schools. I went to Oldham County High for my freshman and Sophomore year...I loved the school, I loved the teachers, they had great sports and academics. I played soccer for them. I missed that school a ton when I moved to NKY where I then attended Ryle. I loved the fact that the school was pretty new when I arrived in 95. But Honestly I would never encourage students who didn't have to, to switch to ryle in the middle of their high school years. I went there starting as a junior moving from an hour + away, and it was very difficult. The students there and honestly at the time some of the teachers were VERY rude, snobby, stuck up..well I could go on. It was very hard to fit in...and I am sure that happens at a lot of schools when new students come in.( I am a very outgoing, fun and talkative person) Honestly I was mad at my parents for making me move so I wasn't trying to make friends at the time lol. But I have to say now that I am married with kids, and have been in NKY for a long time... I would send my kids there but only if they started in Kindergarten and went through grade 12. Ok lol there is my take on my schools.

 

It's a bit weird, but I had nearly the opposite experience moving to Ryle. I had a lot of the same feeling as you moving to a new school, but I felt like I was friends with everyone from the day I started. Of course, coming from the school I did, I had the preconception that friends were based on the brand of clothes you wore and who your parents were.

 

I follow my old school in sports and academic accomplishments in addition to keeping in touch with as many people there as I can. I have quite a bit of pride in where I graduated from and expect that to continue.