Photo by Katie Miller

GULF SHORES, Ala. — School board members, supportive politicians, teachers and students gathered last week to break ground on the new addition to Gulf Shores High School. The new expansion will include a new band room, science labs and more classrooms. Pictured at the groundbreaking are: Tom Mitchell, contractor, Stuart Contracting; Tony Kennon, Orange Beach mayor; Tracy Roberts and Frank Trione, Baldwin BOE members; Dr. Ernie Rosado, principal; Angie Swiger Baldwin BOE member; Terry Jones, GSHS faculty member; Pat Campbell, GSHS faculty member; Mark Glassford and Rebecca Pierce, GSHS assistant principals; Dr. Faron L. Hollinger, superintendent; Norm Moore, BOE member; Eddie Tyler, assistant superintendent and Jacky Bargainer, Architect, McKee and Associates.