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A recent conversation sparked an intriguing memory from the mid-90s to early 2000s. During this period, a state trooper was known to reside in a trailer situated in a field behind WC Griggs school. The presence of the trailer and its occupant was a source of curiosity for many, particularly the young students who were often hushed by their PE teachers as they passed by the trailer on their way to the playground. The question that has been lingering since then is, why did the state trooper live on the school campus? The school had been in existence since the late 50s, so it’s unlikely that the trailer predated the school. Given the obscurity of this question, any insights or speculations are welcome.
Answers from Social Media
The question sparked quite a discussion on Reddit. One user shared their experience from the 80s, where a county deputy lived in a trailer on their rural middle school campus. The deputy’s presence provided security for the community, especially since emergency services were not as efficient as they are today…