BUILDING ON A SOUND TRADITION
BUT WE NEED YOUR HELP
The City of Andalusia's Public Educational Building Authority was established in August of 2015 by state statute and the Andalusia City Council. The sole purpose of the Authority is to improve the infrastructure of the school district, improving the educational experience of students. With guidance from the administration and the school board, the Authority works to plan, design, and fund these projects. School officials and private citizens serve on the committee to develop concepts. The founding members of the Andalusia Educational Building Authority Board are Steve Posey, Paula Sue Duebelt, and Charles Eldridge. The Fundraising Committee members are Carolyn Graham, Bob O’Neal, Chris and Daphne Mohon, and Donna Raines. The projects selected for initial construction are as follows:
1. Construction of a new softball facility,
2. Upgrade and renovation of the AHS Auditorium, and
3. Renovation of AHS Municipal Stadium. The rationales for these projects are as follows:
1. The campus has never had a softball complex, posing many problems for the girls on the teams and is proving to be a competitive disadvantage.
2. The auditorium was built in 1963/1964. It has never had a major renovation. The space for dressing rooms is inadequate and the restrooms are subpar. The stage fly tower will not accommodate modern set changes. The sound and lighting systems are out dated and of poor quality. The acoustics need significant improvements.
3. The stadium was built in 1949 and has served the City of Andalusia well, but the time for improvements has arrived. The building’s structure of the visitor’s seating area is deteriorating and will soon need to be completely rebuilt. The field has to now accommodate increased use due to more use by the junior high school and the peewee teams. The press box is inadequate and not equipped for modern use. These improvements would help AHS continue its Tradition of Excellence and competitive superiority. The City Council believes these projects encourage the development of commercial development and job creation. Let’s show everyone that Andalusia takes pride in its people and especially its children. THAT IS WHY WE ARE BULLDOGS!
