Dance troupes, bands and choruses from throughout the area took part. Their varied performances offered strong validation of the auditorium s promise as a source of community pride and enrichment. Today, the new auditorium is extensively used by the Gaylord community, as are the school s computer labs, classrooms, auto and wood shops, gymnasium and ball fields, day-care center, cafeteria and commons. The more community involvement and support we have, the more we see direct benefit to students.
People clearly see the building as a community facility.
In the long run, we have more support from our taxpayers. Our senior citizens, for example, don t have the attitude that the schools don t affect me, because everyone feels that the schools are a part of the community that they can use and enjoy. The school s auditorium is a prime example of how this process can ignite local support. Gaylord lacked such a facility, so the school s plans were vitally important. A special auditorium committee was involved in the nitty-gritty details of theater design.