No Pools For Schools
by pwceducationreform
I spent most of my childhood swimming. Springboard pool in Springfield was my home, from early mornings at swim team practice to afternoons lounging around the pool. I remember the frozen hair after leaving practice in the winter and the chlorine smell that permeated everything I owned. One of the girls I swam with, Susie Rapp, received a silver medal in the 1984 Olympics for the 100 meter breaststroke. I swam on our neighborhood and high school teams until I turned 16, got a job, and discovered boys, though not necessarily in that order.
Why am I talking about swimming on a blog about education? Because PWCS intends to include a pool in their plans for the 12th high school that will be built in mid-county near the Kelly Center.
I grew up swimming and can’t imagine what my life would have been without it. I understand and respect the importance of swimming as a team sport and something you do for fun.
But……
Last year
