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After reading the article regarding athletic facilities at Waynesboro High School (“In search of pride,” Aug. 28), I am appalled.

Citizens were concerned that they could not get tax funds for the Wayne Theatre. Yet, obviously, there was little or no concern about the facilities being tolerated by their young people.

The smell of hot dogs and hamburgers fill the sticky August night air, welcoming the masses to a 100-yard field high on a hill.

The first breath of air is thick — full of moisture after a summer shower soaked the freshly cut grass and faded unsullied chalk lines. Homemade blue and yellow, and purple and gold banners curl at the corners.

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WHS looks to community for help

The Waynesboro High School Class of 1974 celebrated its 35-year reunion July 31 through Aug. 2.

Waynesboro grads told to ‘love every second of your life’

11 students face suspension or expulsion for prescription medications, according to officials

11 students face suspension or expulsion for prescription medications, according to officials

Original theater production readies for home audience

Health benefits aside, what about taste?

The start of the school year is quickly approaching and vacancies still remain in the athletic department at Waynesboro High School.

Graduating class at Waynesboro High School receives doses of humor, wisdom

While starting my daily routine of reading the morning newspaper I was overwhelmed with emotion to learn that a true Waynesboro High School legacy’s career was coming to a close (“End of an era,” May 6).

It took 40 minutes for Waynesboro to find its game, but once it did the Little Giants unleashed a fierce offensive attack.
“We just didn’t play well [in the first half],” said Waynesboro coach Robin Hersey. “We didn’t pass the ball or trap the ball. We didn’t do anything that has led to our success all year.”