Dixon family tabs large donation for school

HOLCOMBE Al Dixon has wanted something done with the Lake Holcombe High School science room for a long time.

Now, he has personally helped the remodeling plans along with a $30,000 donation.

"I wanted to do something, and I couldn't think of anything better than giving them money," he said with a smile.

The generous donation was given on behalf of the Dixon Family to the Lake Holcombe PRIDE committee, a citizen group which has been steadily raising money for the past few months to help pay for upgrades to the Lake Holcombe School gymnasium as well as the science room.

Dixon has long been involved in the Lake Holcombe School District and the community. A lifelong resident of Holcombe, he and his six siblings graduated from the school, as did all three of his own children. Now, most of his grandchildren are current students at Lake Holcombe.

Dixon has also been a long-time school board member for the district, and is on PRIDE's steering committee.

He said the science room project has needed improvements for a long time.

"It's been a long time coming," Dixon said. "It's been on referendums and board discussions but it kept being put off."

PRIDE spokesman J.D. Kirkman said the science room project involves improvements to the plumbing system and the addition of a neutralizer, which catches chemicals in the drainage to safeguard the municipal water system. Improvements to the countertops and floor are also being considered.

Dixon said he made the donation to benefit his family, as his grandchildren move through school, as well as other students in the community.

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