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Are any people from the school famous besides Carter, let alone donate 2.5 million to help fund the new gym?
Volusia County School Board members agreed Tuesday to accept the sculpture, a donation from Carter's mother. It will be placed in front of a new gym at Mainland High School being built with a $2.5 million contribution from Carter.
Board member Judy Conte said accepting the statue sends the wrong message to students.
"There have been many students graduated from that school who have made wonderful contributions to their fellow man — in science, health, theater. Where are their statues?" Conte asked. "I think we're saying we value you if you can make a lot of money, and that troubles me."
Carter led the school to a state championship and was named Florida's Mr. Basketball in 1995. He now plays with the New Jersey Nets.
The sculpture will feature his image holding a basketball and two children at opposite ends of a granite footbridge. It will be inscribed with inspirational words about the importance of education in building a successful future.
Superintendent Margaret Smith said her predecessor, Bill Hall, and Mic e Carter-Scott agreed on the sculpture three years ago when the Mainland gym contribution was being discussed.
Carter will use the new gym beginning next summer for youth basketball camps he sponsors annually.
Are any people from the school famous besides Carter, let alone donate 2.5 million to help fund the new gym?
I just thought it was funny that it's causing such a debate and that Carter's mommy was the one donating the statue...
Carter erecting a statue to himself with his Mama as proxy is as tasteful and appropriate as the Pistons buying themselves boxing-style championship belts.
The can build the statue out of the strongest materials money can buy but its legs will still get damaged seriously at least twice a year.
The statue only will be displayed for half the school year.
If they're so pissed they should tear down the gym. Scientists don't get statues. They write textbooks.
Vince Carrter is a great role model for kids.
Does the statue writhe on the ground and clutch its ankle?
No, but it disappears during the playoffs.
Why can't it do both?
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