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Romulus athletic director outlines participation gains, new programs and accountability steps
Summary
Athletic Director Obi reported rising participation in several sports, new student recognition and pipeline programs, facility upgrades and budget controls during the Sept. 8 Romulus Community Schools board meeting.
Athletic Director Obi told the Romulus Community Schools Board of Education on Sept. 8 that overall student participation in athletics is trending upward, and she outlined plans to rebuild middle‑ and elementary‑level pipelines, add inclusive programs and tighten budget controls.
Obi opened by reciting the athletic department mission she wrote: “creating a winning environment grounded in integrity, accountability, and discipline.” She said coaches should be “invested in their lives” and not only in wins and losses.
The presentation summarized last season’s participation and results, noting roughly 239 high school athletes last year, strong middle‑school track numbers and thinner rosters in girls basketball, volleyball, cross country, swimming and bowling. Obi credited recent growth to outreach and new coaching and cited highlights including one varsity…
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