From 1-Star to 5-Star: Our Gym

This year Nicholas County High School has hosted tons of events for the region and district due to the new gym and stadium that was added on last school year. So far Nicholas County has hosted, 10^th region volleyball district, the Nicholas County Classic Band Competition, 10^th region girls and boys basketball district, and KAPOS cheerleading competition. In a recent article published in The Cynthiana Democrat, it appears some people have concerns about such events being hosted here.

We, as a school, are very proud of this new 5 star gym we have been granted and love to show it off to other schools.

One of the concerns in the article from above was the parking. Yes, there is uphill parking, that is a pretty good strain on some people, but as for the handicapped, we have plenty of parking in the back and the side or we allow others to drop the handicapped off at the door, if needed, we could always arrange a ride up the hill. As many people know, the high school and elementary school are right by one another therefore we technically have two parking lots. For one of the biggest events we have hosted, the band competition, we had extra parking in some of the local parking lots and used buses as shuttles that dropped people off right at the door.

Another problem that was brought up was the seating. Harrison county as approximately 3,000 seats as opposed to Nicholas County having only 1,200 due to only one side having arena seating. But, for each of the events mentioned above, there were enough seats for everyone that needed them.

Having these new add on’s have many advantages to them. One is having new concession stands. Outside, with the stadium, the old weight room was converted into a big concession building and is roomier for the guests and customers. Indoors, we have concession stands on both ends of the gym, the front and back lobby, along with brand new bathrooms.

“Our new gym is a work of art, why wouldn’t we like to show it off? I’m glad we finally have a gym that we can be proud to play in.” said senior Katelyn Crawford.

Katelyn, like many other students and citizens, love that the town and school is getting publicity for the amazing gym that was added on to NCHS last year and we hope events continue to be hosted here.