Students entitled to fair play
Someday, and we wish to see the day, Uniontown High School will realize what competition is and actually build a team that could win, rather than discourage. This is AAAA Baseball; it is critical for good student athletes to participate in a game with hopes of being scouted for college. This isn’t an issue of ability versus seniority. Where is the validity of not making a team? There is no explanation on why your child isn’t on the team. It started since the first day of practice until cuts. The coach showed favoritism toward a select few and did not let anyone else show their abilities.
Their first game was an exhibition; all kids should play in an exhibition, that’s your start on finding out what kind of team you have. Five children did not get to play. So you call the athletic director, the athletic committee, as well as go to a school board meeting.
Keep in mind this should have been these boys third year of playing for UHS.) Still no answer. How can concerned parents just sit back and watch their children’s self-esteem diminish? It’s a disgrace when residents think of an athletic issue as a waste of time. An athletic issue should never be considered a waste of time, especially when it is a school activity.
After all, in order for a sport to be considered scholastics, isn’t every student entitled to a fair tryout? Are we supposed to watch our children be discouraged, and just let them give up? As long as we are parents, we will be involved in our children’s lives. We will not let them be discouraged without doing something about it, and we will do what it takes until we get an answer.
We, as parents, need to step up to the plate, and not let this happen to our children. Where is their chance to show their abilities, and make a name for themselves? What ever happened to No Child Left Behind?
Kay Ziots and Joanie Durigon
New Salem
Dayshift campaigning questioned
I recently attended a function in the middle of the afternoon. County Commissioner Vince Vicites arrived and openly campaigned for his handpicked jury commissioner candidate. Then, while visiting a friend in Uniontown, I happened to see Mr. Vicites once again, in the middle of the afternoon, passing out signs and campaigning for his candidate.
Is this the kind of public service we receive for our 60 percent property tax increase? Where are all the public watchdogs? Why aren’t the citizens of Fayette County outraged that a county commissioner is using public time to politic?
I’m not surprised that it’s politics as usual in the Fayette County Courthouse and apathy as usual among the citizens.
Kris Fabian
Everson