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01-14-2012, 05:01 PM
csabo17 Wrote:I agree that consolidation killed the small school. Not only did it kill the small school, but it took down the community's around them as well.I could not agree with more. I never realized this until this Christmas when I visited my parents. I was out with my son and he asked me why a lot of the buildings were painted orange (Raceland's color). I told him it was because the community really loved the school. Every football game is still a big event. That is one of the few things that I miss about EKY, the pride and how the school could bring the whole community together even for just one night. I just don't see that much in any of the bigger places that I have lived since leaving Raceland.
I know Dilce Combs didnt have football, but if anyone can remember the times around the early to mid 90's. Going to a Dilce Combs basketball game was the thing to do. Whitaker Athletic Center was like a mecca to me. Painting my face before the games in the "ultimate warrior" style. Games involving M.C Napier and Hazard were one of a kind and the true rivalry and spirit didnt quiet make it to PCC. (Yes for the first few years the crowd and pep sections were rocking, but not quiet the same.) They're seemed to be a sense of school spirit that went with Dilce Combs that disappeared with PCC.
I'll never forget being about 10 years old spending the week in Lexington/Richmond having to go shopping for clothes everyday because Dilce just kept winning. Then the All A state championship game with the kid missing the final put back to seal the win. It seemed like a never ending party after that. I think the entire community met the buses and fans at the Perry line and ******ed them on into the Whitaker Athletic Center.
It wasnt just basketball and other athletics that the people got behind. The art department, the DECCA club, band, baseball, cross country, cheer leading, and academics. All were talked about and important to the community.
Im trying to think of a different word " S Court" for some reason its blocked. lol
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