Dear Cowboy Community,
This time of year, campus is buzzing with activities, and it's always important for all of us at GHS to pause and reflect on the tragedy and legacy of the GHS bus accident, which occurred 54 years ago on September 11, 1971. Eight football jerseys and one coach's jacket hang in our Commons, honoring the players and coach who lost their lives in the accident. This year, we will have a special all school assembly, with GHS alumnus Bill Marshall speaking. We have a revised schedule for that day, which you can see here. If you are interested in learning more about the accident, here is a video from 9News marking the 50th anniversary in 2021. Dan Dennison (Class of '75) produced this story about how that accident revolutionized bus safety. Please check out more information from the 1971 Memorial Foundation, which sponsors yearly scholarships for GHS graduates.
Homecoming is just around the corner, with events every evening beginning Monday, September 22nd and culminating with the annual dance on Saturday, September 27th. We'll have a full list of events out soon. Mark your calendars!
This evening, Football takes on Delta in Mountaineer Bowl at 7pm. Please note that GWSD students are admitted at no cost, but admission is charged for adults ($10) and non-GWSD students ($5). You can purchase tickets online or at the gate. See below for more information.
You can catch Softball at Jorgensen Park Saturday at 11am, while Volleyball and Soccer are on the road at D'Evelyn and Grand Valley, respectively. Cross Country heads to Alamosa on the 5th and JV Football will visit Delta Monday. Boys Golf will be playing Dos Rios on Tuesday for the only home tournament of the Fall and Soccer is home Wednesday at 4pm against Ridgway for a Varsity contest. Good luck to our Student Athletes!
Finally, if you are interested in serving on the GHS Site Accountability Committee (SAC), please fill out this interest form. SAC is a parent-run organization that helps guide decision making at both the building and district level. Please reach out to me if you have questions and take a look at the Colorado Department of Education's facts sheet.
Have a great weekend and GO COWBOYS!
