TRINITY COUNTY, Calif. — The major renovation celebrated today at Trinity High School in Weaverville is not just for the benefit of students, the immediate community and even the county.
A student assembly marked the occasion with invited guests including State Sen. Mike McGuire.
“This is the final piece of the Trinity High School modernization project. We will be able to secure $1.5 million to bring an all-weather track to the track here at Trinity High School,” McGuire said.
The new track replaces the original cinder track, and it’s not just for high school athletes.
Unity Alps Unified School District Superintendent Jamie Greene said this is part of an effort to improve health across Trinity County.
“Trinity County currently doesn’t have a safe place to exercise, especially at night, so the all-weather track will give the entire region 12 months a year to use it once it’s rubberized. The school district pays for it.” This track is not just about mental health, because having lights on for them to walk on will improve the health of our entire county. It’s about the whole thing. This is going to be life-changing for Trinity County,” Green said.
There was also a ribbon-cutting for a new generator that can power the entire school in an emergency and will help turn the high school into a Red Cross evacuation center, Sen. McGuire said. He pointed out that the country had invested.
“This track has been around for over 50 years and is good for puddles and sprained ankles, but not good for cross country or track. This has always been part of our modernization and safety plans. We need to modernize the school and bring in the school.’ We’re going to install generators and complete the track,” McGuire said.
Construction on the track is scheduled to begin next year. McGuire also said the track attracts families to enjoy anytime and is an economic driver.
