Eagle Pass High School Field House Groundbreaking Held August 1st

By: Miguel Munoz, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2017

Eagle Pass Independent School District Board of Trustees, Administration, Athletic Department, Drum Line, students, and parents rose early in the morning to attend the historic groundbreaking ceremony for the new Field House to be constructed at Eagle Pass High School on Tuesday, August 1, 2017, at 8:30 A.M.

Eagle Pass Independent School District Public Relations Director Daniella Byrne presided over the ceremony as the Mistress of Ceremony.  Over 100 persons attended the early morning groundbreaking ceremony.

An Eagle Pass High School led the early morning audience in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance followed by Alexia Herrera of Memorial Junior High who sang a beautiful rendition of the National Anthem.

Byrne introduced the distinguished guests in attendance including School Board President Lupita Fuentes and Superintendent Gilberto Gonzalez among many dignitaries.

Superintendent Gonzalez welcomed all the guests and dignitaries present at the groundbreaking ceremony.

Athletic Director Edward Graff spoke briefly on the features of that the new field house will have and provide Eagle Pass High School athletes and students an opportunity to train and exercise in the latest technology gymnasium equipment and facilities.

The award-winning Eagle Pass High School Drumline entertained the guests and kept them awake so early in the morning with their outstanding music.

All the Eagle Pass Independent School District Board of Trustees, Administration members, Coaches, and student-athletes present participated in the historic groundbreaking ceremony.  The new field house should be ready within a year.

A similar field house groundbreaking ceremony was held on Wednesday, August 2nd, for C.C. Winn High School.