Monday, May 6, 2024
At the June 19, 2023 meeting of the Gatesville Independent School District Board of Trustees meeting, it was voted to name the Gatesville High School Tennis Courts after long-time supporters of the GHS tennis program, Glenn and Sue Vernon.
After a few delays, GISD recently announced that the formal dedication of the courts will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 6, at 3:30 p.m.
Both graduates of Gatesville High School and both prolific tennis players, Glenn and Sue have dedicated their lives to teaching the sport to young people.
Upon first learning that the courts would be named after them, Glenn and Sue Vernon responded: “We are both humbly honored that the tennis courts will bear our names. We both have played tennis about 50 years and have taught lessons almost that long. We have especially poured our hearts and bodies into helping the Gatesville High School tennis program over the last six years. We couldn’t have done any of this without the support from parents who are providing an opportunity for their child to improve. Equally important is the support from the GHS tennis coaches, athletic director, superintendent, school board, and a school system that allows and encourages community involvement.”
Glenn and Sue Vernon greatly anticipate the dedication ceremony on Feb. 6. The public is invited to attend.
