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DAYTON – Dayton School District is considering a revival of golf as part of the school’s athletic program. The school board will decide on the matter at its Feb. 18 meeting.

A group of 18 students has expressed an interest in reviving the golf program, which was discontinued due to a lack of interest three years ago, according to Superintendent Doug Johnson.

“Numbers for other spring sports may be affected by this request,” Johnson said. The board has asked Johnson to provide the most accurate count possible of students planning to play each of the spring sports (golf, baseball, softball and track) to help them make their decision.

“In the future, counts may be gathered in May in order to determine what sports would be offered the following year,” Johnson said. “This would allow the time needed to hire coaches, make league commitments and provide adequate supplies for each activity.”