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Article: Jayhawks foster new sense of community for Jeannette
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- April 4, 2008
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The city of Jeannette threw a party in the streets Thursday
night, and the high school's football and basketball players united
with its residents to celebrate in the afterglow of state titles for
both teams.
"The community has always been unified around the athletic
program," said Stuart Albaugh, Jeannette High School principal.
"It's just the idea, the success we had brought about more of a
sense of community pride, a sense of accomplishment.
"Sometimes, Jeannette is looked down upon by other communities in
Westmoreland County," he said. "We have more going for us than other
communities have. It was a big plus for us."
About 300 community members turned out last night to show their ...