No I do not agree. AHS is in need of new sports fields etc. and that scoreboard is desperate! AHS has not been as lucky as some other HarCo schools who not only get a building make-over but a sports field make-over as well. I think it would promote pride in the students/players and remind them that with hard work your dreams can and do come true!
Thank you EJ and Erin!

So why is it that Bel Air High gets to name their field after someone? Sounds like crap to me.

Opportunity knocks, we just need smarter leaders to answer the door. HCPS is not swimming in money. they should welcome the help and be thanksful for the generosity. we need help from the private sector to help fund extra projects in our school systems for the sake of our students.
This is not just a $20k scoreboard, it's a beginning of a dream..."A father & his young son go to an Aberdeen football game and sees the nice scoreboard"
Son says: "Dad, who's Henderson?"
Dad:" E.J. & Erin Henderson. Brothers that both played football & graduated here from Aberdeen and went on to play at U.M. and from there, to the NFL"
Dad: "They asked for this field to be named after their father. the man that introduced them to football"
Son: " I want to play in the NFL like the Hendersons"
Dad: " Anything is possible son, Dreams do come true"

Board of Education...Another missed opportunity! So sad

And AHS' baseball field is named the Cal Ripkien Sr. Field...I guess it's all in the name?!

This chain of events proves to be very disappointing. AHS has a history of many successful business amd sports figures that want to give back to their roots. All they ask is a little recognition so that it may inspire others to pursue their dreams as they did. There are many institutions around that thrive on the generosity of past alumni. The difference is they know how to be gracious and accept donations and to recognize those who give. This board of education continues to dissapoint-they should be ashamed. Sadly, no one will ever feel the urge to share accolades or honor any of them (And they should all be elected, too-but that's another story)

I find this to be outrageous. There are two NFL players that want to do something for the school that won't cost the taxpayer anything and the school board votes no. I also understand the Henderson's wanted to continue giving money to the school for future updates. This may have included the field, uniforms, etc. Why wouldn't the school board accept the money? This makes no sense and shows how closed minded these people are.

So sad. A lot of people forget where they came from and how they got there. Here, these to generous gentleman would like to give back and a silly ol' policy stands in the way. The current scorebpard saus 'CocaCola' isnt that a corporation? Yet tjey cant name the fields after people or corporations? Everyone in the Aberdeen area, even Harford county area needs to petition agaimst this not beomg taken imto comsideration. Its a once in a lifetime oppurtunity. AND the henderson brothers want to eventually give the whole stadium a makeover along with tje scoreboard! Vome on HCPS, they are donatimg! New bleachers, turf, etc. Let the field be called 'Henderson Field' think abput the students and not some policy. I'm all for it, petition people!!!