The boys' swim team is not so well off, however. Since the college swimming season is at the same time as the high school boys' swimming season, the pool time must be shared. The GHS boys cannot use the city pool because by this time it has been drained (the outdoor temperature is usually in the 30s). The college students have the pool in the evenings, so the GHS boys' swim team must practice before school from 6:00 AM until around 7:15 AM. Since they get minimal pool time, and other schools get at least 2 hours per day of pool time, the GHS boys must run several miles three times a week and other cross-training to try to make up for the lack of pool time.
Speaking from experience, as I myself am a member of the GHS boys' swim team, a pool is one of the most needed facilities at the high school. Without it, our chances of sending swimmers to state dwindle every year. While other schools' swimming programs are increasing their training, ours is either staying the same or decreasing.
If the high school built a new pool, not only would it help the swim team, but it would also bring in money. Local townsfolk would want to come and swim to get healthy and/or in shape, and the high school could charge them for monthly passes and such. This should balance out the maintenance costs or at least help to cover them. I do not see a downside to building a pool facility, and I don't think anyone reading this will either. If you vote "Yes" for the bond issue, you can help this problem.