Support the need to replace Auburn High School, where I taught social studies from 1962-90.

Anyone who doubts the need for replacement should see the furnace room and all of the antiquated equipment, which is patched together.

I also welcome you to visit the band and orchestra building, which is built of cement blocks that would fall in the case of a severe earthquake.

The bills for heating and electricity would cost $250,000 a year more than a new building.

Consider the school’s entrances, where it’s almost impossible to control and prevent the entry of unwelcome visitors. Consider the bus loading zones where students wind up in the middle of the street.

Your taxes would not go up with the construction of the new facility because other building bonds are being paid off.

A new building is needed. The old building is 61 years old. The rate for borrowing bond money is low. The best time is now.

– Dr. Harold B. Valentine