![]() ![]() Advertisement: On 27 August 2016, a photograph purportedly showing a South Carolina high school. I also appreciate and applaud their desire to promote patriotism and service as a part of the culture of their school and am in agreement that students’ desire to carry and display the American flag should be encouraged and supported throughout the District. flag was not banned from football games at Travelers Rest High School. “I am appreciative of the Travelers Rest High School community for sharing its concerns and opinions on this matter in a respectful, civil manner. Lavely’s thoughtful reconsideration, and his willingness to respond to advice and input from his community,” said Superintendent Burke Royster. Truly a one-of-a-kind, spectacular homesite located on a point that captivates with unobstructed, long-range rolling mountain views that span nearly 360-degrees. Instead of restricting possession of the flag, the TRHS administration will, if needed, address the misuse of the Flag, or any other inappropriate behavior, on an individual basis. Travelers Rest High School Home for Sale: Fantastic opportunity at The Cliffs at Mountain Park, The Cliffs’ newest gated golf community, located just minutes from bustling Greenville, SC. Images from the past: Former Travelers Rest High School demolition Travelers Rest Tribune Summer food program open to everyone 18 years or younger Travelers Rest Tribune Inappropriate: Greenville County Schools responds to complaints over quiz given to students WYFF4 Greenville Affable, unflappable, Travelers Rests Harvey Choplin. As a result, effective immediately, students are allowed to bring the American Flag to any and all Travelers Rest High School events. He based this decision on current students’ request that he judge them on their own merits and not based on the actions of past students. This was our marching band show my senior year, AT SENIOR NIGHT, and the show was entitled 'Fantasy.' This was not our best run by any means, but we later w. School officials’ decision to ban students from displaying the American Flag at a recent football game is creating controversy in a South Carolina school district. Traveler’s Rest Police Department Chief Crowe said, “I have to wonder if no taunting would have taken place where it needed police intervention and everyone would have left happy.“The Today, after meeting with Travelers Rest student and faculty leadership, and with the benefit of time to reflect, Mr. The police chief said that he disagreed with the decision to ban the flags. Officers who were present at the game were apparently unaware of the no-flag rule until a verbal altercation started when school administrators tried to tell people not to bring in the flags. We need to do something about it because it’s not getting any better. if he has the power to strip Americans the right to boast the American flag after being pumped up about our Olympic run there is a much bigger problem. ![]() operated Pearl Hunt photograph shows pictured presentday Reedy River Baptist Renfrew Bleachery Rest at Mountain’s Rest High School Rest Historical Society Rest post office Rest. Third, last night as I took the flag and attempted to enter myself he stated, “I have the authority to tell anyone they can’t bring it on the property.” Unfortunately the cops were not helpful and sided with Lavely even after stating “you’d probably win if you took it to the school district.” I’m no expert and don’t know the laws in and out. In 1887, the new railroad afforded access to factories and markets and improved transportation for tourists. ![]() Second, I was picking up my youngest brother and saw two high school boys handling our flag with disrespect at the flag pole as they let it drag the ground and he acted like it was not an issue. I can’t deny the rage I felt as this is the third incident I’ve had involving Lavely and the flag I love.įirst, the day after Osama was killed in 2011 we were told we couldn’t have the American flag on our trucks on school property and the TRPD came and handled the situation. Last night I picked my brother up from the TRHS Football game and he told me that Lavely had denied entry to a couple of young men with American flags. Lou Lavely, Travelers Rest High School Principal, continues to power trip and strip young Americans of the right to proudly boast this Nation’s flag. Uncle Chico restarted the football program at Travelers Rest in 1949 and named the team the Devildogs in honor of the Marines. Hunter Ballew took to Facebook on Saturday to post his account of what happened when he tried to bring in a flag: The high school’s stadium is named after my great uncle Chico Bolin, a decorated World War II Marine veteran. ![]()
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