Wednesday, November 5, 2008

Issue 82 passes. Whitehall schools to get new buildings. Dianne Garrett reports.

It was a win for the bond issue in Whitehall. The district will now received five new schools for the price of two, thanks to the Ohio School Facility Commission and generous voters on November 4.

Pictured is Superintendent Judyth-Dobbert Meloy taking a call from a precinct while city treasurer, Kim Maggard, writes the numbers on the tally board at the high school gymnasium.


Whitehall School Board President Walter Armes was elated. He thanked everyone for their support, and shared how five new schools will bring new life to the community. He noted that with new schools comes new businesses and residents with children.

A joyful crowd shouted "It's our turn" after hearing that the Whitehall school bond issue passed. This is only about 1/3 of those who waited at the high school for election results. The crowd consisted of the campaign committee, friends, teachers and administrators, as well as city officials.


Whitehall School Board President Walter Armes was elated. He thanked everyone for their support, and shared how five new schools will bring new life to the community. He noted that with new schools comes new businesses and residents with children.

A joyful crowd shouted "It's our turn" after hearing that the Whitehall school bond issue passed. This is only about 1/3 of those who waited at the high school for election results. The crowd consisted of the campaign committee, friends, teachers and administrators, as well as city officials.

Reported by Dianne Garrett for Bexley Public Radio.

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