Things ended with a bang at the dedication ceremony for the new $47 million dollar Carrol A. Butch Thomas Educational Support Center in Beaumont. Hundreds of students, parents, staff, community leaders, friends and family looked on as the ceremonies ended with a huge fireworks display and ribbon cutting. The new complex will host football and soccer games for Beaumont Independent School District's three high schools--West Brook, Central Medical Magnet, and Ozen. It will also include a natatorium. The inaugural game was Friday night between West Brook and Ozen. The facility is named in honor of BISD's Superintendent Dr. Carrol Thomas. "I am grateful, grateful, grateful," said Dr. Thomas as his mother, wife, two daughters, his son-in-laws and granddaughter looked on. A reception was held at the administration building after the ceremony. The 10,000 seat, state-of-the-art complex is a beautiful addition to Southeast Texas. I had a chance to tour the facility along with other media and it really is a great place. I think it will be a great asset to this community. As part of the ceremonies, BISD administrators, board members, students and staff talked about how excited they were to have such a wonderful new home. The former Secretary of Education Dr. Rod Paige was also on hand to enjoy the festivities. It was a very special night!
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