News

Construction Swinging into High Gear on 1982 Foundation Grounds

Photos by Roger Propst, Photographer Two major projects under way on the Wayne Underwood Field are the reconstruction of the old bus garage and the new addition of the bath house being added to the concession stand area at the Wayne Underwood Field entrance. Crews are making quick work of the two buildings which also Read More…

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Christmas Magic Brought to You by People Who Care

The 1982 Foundation once again pulled off a Christmas Miracle for more than 600 very happy children with a dozen or so very tired elves. Chrystal Mersh, President of the 1982 Foundation and her team transformed the old gymnasium at Calhoun County High School, still on the far side of it’s glory days, into a Read More…

Community Events News

Calhoun Centennial Bowl – Another Wayne Underwood Field Memory in the Books

Alumni across the ages took to the Wayne Underwood Field for the Calhoun Centennial Bowl with a final score of 32 to 26, White Team wins with coaches Jeff Church, Keith Smith and Kevin Yeager, against Red Team, Coaches Paul Goodrich and Roger Carter. But as the prognostication went of one of our favorite people, Read More…

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The Old School Welcomes back the Old Field for some New Adventures

The long awaited, hard fought and much anticipated day has finally come. The 1982 Foundation announced yesterday that the Wayne Underwood Field has been rejoined to the Calhoun County High School of 1921. Crystal Mersh, President of The 1982 Foundation stated ”We are humbled and honored to be presented with this precious property and we Read More…

Government News Schools

Calhoun BOE Meets Monday Evening: Wayne Underwood Field Finally Transfers

The Calhoun County Board of Education met Monday evening at 5:30 p.m. in the Commons Area of the Calhoun Middle High School. Opening with delegations, Crystal Mersh, President of the 1982 Foundation informed the Board that she had received and given a copy of the approved 501c3 Non Profit Status to Kelli Whytsell, Superintendent. This Read More…

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Calhoun BOE Honors Students & Staff, and Discusses the Wayne Underwood Field

Calhoun County Board of Education acknowledged multiple student endeavors at the May16th, 2022 regular board meeting. Several student and parents attended the end of the school event. Following a presentation by Stella Moon for the Stars program the following students were honored: STARS Students – Nickolas Dickey, Gabriel Francis, Lexi Gregory, Ava Helmick, Natalie Holcomb, Read More…

Community Events Government News

Commissioners Helmick and Hicks vote to Return Wayne Underwood Field to the Calhoun BOE

Following a soul stirring Pledge of Allegiance by a packed house at the Calhoun County Commission Meeting, the Calhoun County Commissioners immediately voted on the Conveyance of the Wayne Underwood Field to the Calhoun County Board of Education. Commissioner Matthew Walker voted against it and said that he believed the best interest of the county Read More…