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Sarasota News Leader September 27, 2013 Page 99 But 50 years later, just like its predecessor, the addition was showing its age. The School Board proposed a reconstruction of Rudolph's Building 4 on campus — along with the teardown of others — that architecture fans believed would destroy the historic character of the famed architect's structure. Sarasota High, of course, is more than just a progression of buildings old and new. Today more than 2,000 students study, act, compete and play there. The school has produced many outstanding professional athletes in a variety of sports. It has also produced business and civic leaders. This followed a community "battle royal" that resulted in the demolition of Rudolph's other local school, Riverview High. Supporters were not going to lose both examples. Today work is proceeding, but the iconic exterior and breezeways are expected to remain intact. On Friday evenings in the fall, residents of the Alta Vista neighborhood can hear the music of the Mighty Sailor Band and the cheers following every Sailor touchdown. Here's wishing the Sailors and their teachers an awesome second century. % This year's SHS cheerleaders led a pep rally on Sept. 20 before the varsity football game that night: (from left) Rachel Mead, Sydney Battie, Ashley Beland and Kaitlyn Needham. Behind them are members of the Mighty Sailors Marching Band. Photo by Stan Zimmerman