The legacy of the late Bradley Jordan could soon be felt in the form of a gymnasium at Washington Island School. The school district and the Bradley Jordan Foundation announced on Monday that it is moving forward with plans to fund the construction of a new gymnasium at the school. The district rents the small gym space at the Washington Island Community Center for its classes, sporting events, and practices. A larger gym would allow the district not just to offer more opportunities for its students but for the community as well. The new space would also enable the district to host the Great Lakes Island Basketball Tournament, an event that made Bradley ask his mom, Washington Island School District Director of Special Education Michelle Jordan, "why not us?" in 2018.
Washington Island School District Superintendent of Business Services Sue Cornell says the matching grant of $2.5 million from a small group of donors makes the dream a possibility in a place where local taxpayers contribute approximately 98 percent of its operating costs.
A public informational meeting is scheduled for November 14th at 7 p.m. at Washington Island School.
