Some facts sorounding the Alumni Game

From time to time there are items that we talk about that although we consider them to be important they fall a little lower on the “life changing actions” chart. One such item was the most recent Alumni football game, yes it was important, fun and filled with excitement, however the game itself will have minimal impact on the future of Trinity or Washington School Districts. With that said we recently stated in the blog and others have stated that efforts to use Trinity as the venue for this event were thwarted by Trinity officials. Some of these officials have emphatically denied even knowing of the game, others have said “where is the proof” well here is a direct copy of one email and a brief timeline surrounding the game and the facts behind it. We also have all of the other emails for further evidence if needed.

I realize that this is not as important of an event as the many other items happening now, items such as teacher layoffs, Pay for Play, kindergarten reductions, busing issues and on and on, however this speaks volumes to the integrity of those that we are dealing with for the future of Trinity. Remember these problems are created by a few members, not the entire board.

From: James Varner <james.varner@yahoo.com>;
To: <clutters@trinitypride.org>;
Subject: Trinity VS Wash High Alumni football game
Sent: Mon, May 16, 2011 4:39:47 PM

Hello Mrs. Clutter, I understand that recently a fellow alum. football player (Ben Bell) for Trinity's team had contacted you in reference to information about assistance with this game. Furthermore, I understand that you had said that it was the first time that you had heard of this event and to contact you if there is anything that you can do to help. That was great news for me to hear as we do in fact know of a few things that we would appreciate your help/assistance with. This event usually sees the school reaching out to the alum team to help out with preparation, offer the football field as a venue, etc.. In return the school shares in the full admission fee collection with (Wash High) the other school. However, I spoke with Athletic Director Bobby Jones who stated that Trinity Field is not an option and the event as a whole seems to not be of interest to the school. I noticed a CC of our email exchange had also gone to Mr. Kasunich. I am willing
 to accept that I may misunderstand this concept, but I was unaware that only a board member or two are needed to make a choice on a topic that is brought up involving the school district and events? I would like to make a final push upon your statement to let you know if there is anything that you can do. We would like organization of a band (which in all honestly would give the band real time practice before the real football season starts) for this game and would also appreciate the use of Trinity Football uniforms. All schools in the area support the alumni teams since the school itself will benefit financially. I truly hope that you can help us so that we and also the school can benefit. Otherwise, we appreciate your time and will look to make all monies go to Wounded Warriors Foundation. This is not a small, one time thing. It will happen year in and year out and become a tradition. Though Trinity has expressed that we are a homeless team basically
 in terms of venue (even if we were granted home field advantage) . We our extending our hand with one last attempt for the very school in which we were educated and paid taxes to assist us and also benefit themselves in doing so as this game approaches. This game is set for July 8th, your assistance and expedience will be greatly appreciated.




Best regards,


James Varner

Alumni Game Timeline

March 20^th-Jim Varner emails Bobby Jones and requests a meeting with him concerning the Alumni Game

March 20^th-Bobby Jones replies that he will look into the rules but would be happy to discuss it with him.

March 20^th- Varner  responds and looks forward to discussing the event when he flies back from Ft. Lauderdale toward the end of April.

Early April-Varner contacts  Athletic Director Bobby Jones who states that Trinity Field is not an option and the event as a whole seems to not be of interest to the school. A CC of this email exchange had also gone to Mr. Kasunich.

April 24^th- Big Meeting with both Wash High and Trinity to determine home field.

April 26^th-Ben Bell emails Sandy Clutter asking why their proposal was rejected. He attaches his draft letter and requests a response.

April 29^th-Sandy Clutter replies to Ben Bells email and states that “Iwill let you know ASAP.”

May 16^th- Jim Varner emails Sandy Clutter asking for assistance and support of the game.