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Blue_true

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8. They are planning to name it the same name, keep the school colors

Reply to VOX (Reply #5)

Thu Jun 6, 2019, 09:39 PM

Jun 2019

and mascot. It seems to me that a twisted mind won't make the distinction that the school is a new construction.

Build a new high school at a different location, give it a new name, new school colors and new mascot. Completely break with the past. And sell the land that the old school sat on.

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That's a fucking WASTE of 70 MILLION COUNTY DOLLARS.. Volaris Jun 2019 #1

They fully remodeled all areas impacted and there is an incredible memorial nearby hlthe2b Jun 2019 #6

Damn straight. I live in Jeffco and will not be gldstwmn Jun 2019 #13

Why would they keep the name? madaboutharry Jun 2019 #2

Just change the name mainstreetonce Jun 2019 #3

The Amish did that at Nickel Mines gratuitous Jun 2019 #4

Did they name the new school the same name as the old school? nt Blue_true Jun 2019 #7

My research shows they called the new school "New Hope" gratuitous Jun 2019 #10

It's a Mecca and an inspiration for dangerous lunatics. Scrape it off the face of the earth. VOX Jun 2019 #5

They are planning to name it the same name, keep the school colors Blue_true Jun 2019 #8

I agree. Change the name and mascot. VOX Jun 2019 #11

yeah I agree... 912gdm Jun 2019 #9

If the $$$ is raised by a voter-approved bond, then the taxpayers would be for it. VOX Jun 2019 #12

Jeffco has been asking the voters for money the last gldstwmn Jun 2019 #16

The residents should decide. nt UniteFightBack Jun 2019 #14

Just re-purpose it.. perhaps homeless living quarters? nt SoCalDem Jun 2019 #15