It’s a Big Red family.From freshmen to seniors, teachers to principals, everyone has a place in the halls of Gainesville High School.When times are good, you can find a pat on the back anywhere.When times are bad, you can find someone to lean on.This past school year for the Big Red family has seen plenty of both.It has seen the ups: state championships, academically successful students and growth.But it has also has seen plenty of downs: the passing of senior Patrick Kelley, a convoluted valedictorian controversy and the loss of a leader in Chris Mance.Any of those events, individually, could cripple a school or, at the very least, provide an excuse for failure.“This is my 18th year in education and I’ve never seen a school year like this one,” said Daryl White, Gainesville High assistant principal, who was diagnosed with stage four cancer last May. The Big Red family, however, wouldn’t cripple, nor would it make excuses. “At the same time, I’ve never seen a school system so compassionate and caring about its members and not just faculty,” added White.