Leading the band in pep songs and playing the cowbell
Here we are- proud of our senior!
Senior Night- OK, so it was Senior Night and even though we had 2 days off because of snow, they went ahead with the games that night (valentine's day) because, honestly, the snow had melted and it's so hard to reschedule these things.
The sports kids had their moments first, with 2 basketball boys and one cheerleader graduating this year. One was an Alphin- one of many of the Vet's kids. Then the band had theirs and I think there were 9 kids graduating, a couple have already left early too. It's a big chunk from the band program. The kids get to write a bit about their plans for the future and Maura mentioned fashion design. It really doesn't matter what they say here, but I heard one of the kids mention going to Fullsail for computer design and I (inwardly) shook my head. I see disaster all over that.
Anyway- afterwards, Maura went off with friends and Steve kinda wanted to watch the game and I felt kinda dumb going and then leaving when my part was done- so we stayed. I liked seeing their passing game. Austin is showing signs of being a strong player, but I think the speed The Alphin kid plays with will be missed.
It's been a while since I've been around other parents, but we got in free because Jennie said I work at the school. A curious look from her - she probably wanted to know if I could sub again yet. We chatted with the Verhyn's and said how happy Margaret was able to help out with DI judging. (Margaret is my friend from Ridgedale who kindly volunteered with me last year for DI judging). I am sorry my work schedule will keep me from doing that again this year- but I really don't have a dog in that hunt anymore and I wish that people who did would step up)
We chatted with the Alphins- joking about how long it will be before there's another one out on the floor. Chatted about Stephens college and wished Maura good luck. They brought some missionaries along with them.
The woman in front of us is a deaf educator and she had an older woman with her that she signed to all night. When Maura came by to ask Steve for some money, I saw her signing about Maura's prom dress. (how did I know? the motion for opening the pop can!) The older woman next to us was a very enthusiastic grandma, cheering on the team. She leaned over and asked if I wanted a momma dog and 4 pups she found before the storm hit. (I politely declined)
That's the way it is in small towns. Connections intertwine.
The sports kids had their moments first, with 2 basketball boys and one cheerleader graduating this year. One was an Alphin- one of many of the Vet's kids. Then the band had theirs and I think there were 9 kids graduating, a couple have already left early too. It's a big chunk from the band program. The kids get to write a bit about their plans for the future and Maura mentioned fashion design. It really doesn't matter what they say here, but I heard one of the kids mention going to Fullsail for computer design and I (inwardly) shook my head. I see disaster all over that.
Anyway- afterwards, Maura went off with friends and Steve kinda wanted to watch the game and I felt kinda dumb going and then leaving when my part was done- so we stayed. I liked seeing their passing game. Austin is showing signs of being a strong player, but I think the speed The Alphin kid plays with will be missed.
It's been a while since I've been around other parents, but we got in free because Jennie said I work at the school. A curious look from her - she probably wanted to know if I could sub again yet. We chatted with the Verhyn's and said how happy Margaret was able to help out with DI judging. (Margaret is my friend from Ridgedale who kindly volunteered with me last year for DI judging). I am sorry my work schedule will keep me from doing that again this year- but I really don't have a dog in that hunt anymore and I wish that people who did would step up)
We chatted with the Alphins- joking about how long it will be before there's another one out on the floor. Chatted about Stephens college and wished Maura good luck. They brought some missionaries along with them.
The woman in front of us is a deaf educator and she had an older woman with her that she signed to all night. When Maura came by to ask Steve for some money, I saw her signing about Maura's prom dress. (how did I know? the motion for opening the pop can!) The older woman next to us was a very enthusiastic grandma, cheering on the team. She leaned over and asked if I wanted a momma dog and 4 pups she found before the storm hit. (I politely declined)
That's the way it is in small towns. Connections intertwine.
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