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Rockville HS Football Rings Back the 'Bell' Tradition
An old tradition has been brought back to Vernon at Rockville High School football games.
VERNON, CT — A an old tradition has been brought back to Rockville High School football games — the ringing of the bell.
It was a prominent feature at Friday's 48-7 Ram win at home against Gilbert-Northwestern.
RHS had a long history of ringing a bell after winning a game. According to Ram Booster Club officials, the bell was removed from the stadium and relocated to the Vernon Historical Society. It currently sits on the society's front lawn.
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Boosters said they were told by the Historical Society that the bell has a crack in it, and can no longer be rung.
As part of the team's motto this season — "Rebuild the Rock" — a new bell was acquired and unveiled on Friday.
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Photo Credit: RHS Booster Club
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