Spirit Stick

If you remember me telling you a little bit about the origins and purpose of the Spirit Stick (Lawrence Herkmier and the NCA, etc.), you'd recall that awarding a spirit stick is not so much about skills and conditioning as it is about... well, SPIRIT.

There might be people who are better cheerleaders in that their moves are more accurate or more sharp, or they may be capable of more stunts or tumbling, or they may know more chants- but the spirit-stick recipient is the person who perhaps has the most positive attitude, the most supportive of their squad-mates, attempts the most direct crowd-encouragement, or if nothing else, they put forth the most effort (remember the formula e/a= s effort divided by ability equals success). So yes, it occasionally might go to someone who shows the most improvement. It's also important to remember that if you're not getting the spirit stick, that doesn't mean you aren't doing an awesome job.

Here are some of the qualities I will be looking for each game-

First, from our mission statement:
Positive, Committed Leaders stirring-up spirit, building excellence & character

    * Who remains positive the whole game?
    * Who demonstrates the most commitment?
    * Shows leadership (managing, facilitating and setting an example- not JUST directing)
    * Stirs-up school spirit (in crowd, team, and within the squad)
    * Strives to improve
    * and has personal integrity, principles and character


Those are pretty subjective, I admit, I can't see into your soul, after all, so I look for what's a lot easier to see. Things like:

    * School Spirit
    * Sportsmanship
    * Energy
    * Expression
    * Encouraging/supportive

And, I hope you'll read the posts I make about John Wooden's Pyramid of Success, because some of his"bricks" also embody the meaning of the spirit stick:

    * Friendship
    * Loyalty
    * Cooperation
    * Enthusiasm
    * Self-Control
    * Team Spirit

I will be awarding our spirit stick on a weekly basis. Winners will receive it each Monday and are responsible for returning it the following Friday before the game. They're also responsible (of course) for not letting it touch the ground. That's not actually about bad luck- it's symbolic of the fact that you should always keep your spirit up!

Yes, I welcome your input, but no, it's not a democracy, it's definitely a coachocracy. I want to hear who you all think deserves it. I especially want to hear from past recipients, but I do reserve the final word.

The first week I genuinely was watching to see who was smiling the most often. It may be ironic that other people were giving Nina a hard time about forgetting to smile. I guess in a sense they all share in her spirit stick. All I know is that I felt like she did a good job overall, particularly considering how insecure she's been about not getting things right. Were other people better over all? Maybe so, but remember- the spirit stick isn't about being best, it's about spirit.

This second week, I am proud to announce that the spirit stick goes to Melissa. Melissa smiled a lot more this game than the last three (maybe that means she's getting more confident). I was really impressed with how much louder she was too- which is no small thing for those who know her.

I don't believe that the NCA founder and inventor of the "Herkie" jump meant for the spirit stick to be a mere consolation prize. I think he'd agree that being positive, having good sportsmanship, and encouraging others is more important in cheerleading than impressive stunts, choreographed routines, or sharp moves and jumps.

    "The spirit stick got its start at a camp at the University of Redlands in California. We had a squad out there who cheered for the other groups and were full of spirit, but they had almost no talent. So, I decided they had to have some recognition because their great attitude was just as important as skill! I broke a little stick off a tree and awarded them the 'spirit stick' for their unusual spirit. Then we started doing this at all the camps, awarding the spirit stick to the groups who showed the most spirit each day, and whoever won it at the end of the week got to take it home with them. The spirit stick is the most outstanding award you can get. It's the symbol for spirit." ~Lawrence Herkimer

2009-10 MS Basketball Squad

Jennifer, Melinda, Marissa, Fernanda, and Kelsi

Order a Cheer Shirt

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by Ted Mallory, BV Cheer Coach

Order a BV Cheer tee-shirt and support cheerleading at Boyer Valley.
We need warm-ups, poms, and a new mascot costume.
Shirts are just $12 for S, M, L, & XL, $14 for XXL and XXXL
Submit your order to Mr. Mallory. SHirts will arrive in January.

Woodbine

  
We finally got all 7 squad members together at a game. Now, if we can get all seven plus Quincy and a mascot at a home game! THAT would be a trick.

Our first time stunting at a game!

Can you believe Cammey can kick like that??!

Senior/Veteran Christine helped out with the game evaluation

Wishing for snow, the girls decide to form a snowflake during practice last week.

Quincy's Angels

The following story ran in the Thursday, December 10, 2009 Dunlap Reporter

Boyer Valley freshman Quincy Baker has a lot of school spirit. He's really wanted to participate in school activities and be a part of a team just like his older brother, Senior Colton Baker. But Quincy is a special needs student with a lot of limitations. It isn't always easy for him to communicate, he's endured hundreds of surgeries in his short lifetime and because he's so slim, a lot of people assume that he's more frail than he is.

For a long time it looked like school sports was just out of the question. But part way through football season last fall, Quincy had three "angels" intervene for him. Senior Football Cheerleaders Sasha Meggers, Meckensie Jensen and Christine Harriott realized that Quincy's school spirit could be put to good use. All three girls had served at different times as helpers or baby sitters for "Q" as they call him. Sasha was practically a sister to him, having grown up as next door neighbors with the Bakers in Dow City.

The three Seniors talked to their Coach, Ted Mallory, and Quincy's Mom, Paula Ritterbush Eickholt and the next thing he knew, Quincy was part of the squad. Meggers, Jensen, and Harriott had been cheering for Boyer Valley since the seventh grade, so Quincy's been exposed to every cheer they have and the girls had often taught them to him. They joke about being his girlfriends, but whenever he se's a photograph of any of the three girls in a yearbook or on Coach Mallory's desk, he lights up and points to his squad-mates.

Qunicy cheered at home football games in 2009. He plans on cheering at home basketball games this year too, although because of the inherent danger of balls, players and referees, he will be in the stands directly beside the squad. At the season opener in Missouri Valley, on of the cheerleaders was actually hit in the head with a ball. Coach Mallory frequently has to dodge colissions and crashes when he takes pictures for the yearbook and the Reporter.

Quincy's three angels have moved on from cheerleading. Harriott will graduate at semester, Jensen is putting more hours in at her job in Soldier and Meggers has been focusing on being Captain of the Boyer Valley Drill Squad- which just brought home their fifth first place State rating for pom in a row. Even though they're moving on, the girls still have plans for Quincy. They want to take him to his first prom.

This year's basketball Cheer squad features four Sophomores, two Freshmen and a Junior. Only Sophomore Cammey Hast has cheer in high school before, though another four have cheered in junior high. Mallory has been impressed with their energy, enthusiasm and initiative at practices.

"If they can push past their stage fright," he says "they will be incredibly effective at raising spirit at games." He thinks they've got a lot of skill and have a ton of potential.

Mallory has coached both middle school and high school cheer at Boyer Valley since 2001. Before moving to Iowa, he coached at Los Angeles Lutheran Jr/Sr High School in Sylmar, California. He lives in Charter Oak with his wife Bethany and their three daughters.

Congratulations BV Drill Team

5th place in Hip Hop, 1st place in Pom for the 5th year in a row, and Best Audio Recording.

Just for fun

A yearbook staffer wanted me to shoot a pair of flying poms for one of the MS Cheer pages. I played with it in Photoshop some. Kinda fun.

Season Opener

Here's some shots from last night's game in Missouri Valley. I was having some troubles with my camera setting- and with gunk on the lens, so I didn't do nearly as well as I usually manage to. I'll try to do better next time.

These girls did pretty good for a first game- I couldn't believe how nervous they were , they'd been doing SO good in practices. Still, there was hardly any "dead-air" time because they kept on cheering. I'd say they were a little more comfortable by the 2nd half of the boys' game than when they started the girl's game. I should be a great season, because they have so much potential and, as you can see- they're having a lot of fun together too. What more could you ask?

2009-10 Tee Shirts

Middle School Cheer Shirt, pink on black

Basketball Cheer Shirt, pink on lime

Football Cheer Shirt, lime on pink

Tee shirts are $12

I've ordered them for people currently on cheer. Sorry, they haven't told me how soon they'll be done. Before Christmas is about all I can tell you. Please bring me your $12 as soon as you can. You won't receive a shirt until you've paid your $12.

Parents and friends are welcomed to support BV Cheer by ordering one too if they'd like them- just let me know the size and send your money and I'll add to the orders.

These are Coach Mallory originals, they're not from any catalog, Web site, designer or service- you're very own Coach put in the time, effort and graphic design skills. Therefore no one else anywhere on Earth will have shirts anything like these. Made just for you!

If we get hoodie sweatshirts, expect them to be $20. Football hoodies will be pink ink on a grey hoodie. Any ideas for Basketball's or MS colors for hoodies? Keep in mind I don't know what colors they'll be able to offer. Sure bet they'll have black, white, grey or purple though. Don't start bringing money for hoodies just yet- I haven't ordered any. Plenty of both Basketball and MS cheerleaders have also been asking about sweat pants too. I'll let you all know about sweats & hoodies when we get to it.

Box Pyramid at practice

Here's the 2009-10 Boyer Valley Basketball Cheer Squad; Cam, Mel, Rea, Tiff, Hol, & Rae

Mascot Shopping

Here are a bunch of mascot costumes I've been looking at. Naturally, I lean toward the $199.00 one because then we can use more of our money if we need to order 1 or 2 new cheer uniforms.

But I guess I also lean more toward the same look that we've had for the last 10 years ($760 cheapest). It's you guys who'll have to wear it for the next few years, so I'd love your input. Mean, cute, silly, gray, tan, pug? Let me know what you think as soon as you get a chance to look at a few of these.

SpiritHalloween.com $199.99

enchantedg- $399

Buycostumes.com Spike $499

FrightCatalog $599

CostumeCity $629

Bully from Stumps $689.99

Best Mascots.com $760

Sportsteam.com- $760

Pug Dog Mascot $761

CharacterCostumes $797

Buycostumes.com $799

Annies Costumes - Dog Mascots $???

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Tuffy Bulldog $983.40

Pug Mascot $983.40

CostumeCity $995

Bully CostumeCity $1,075.00

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"Look up, not down- Look out, not in- Look forward, not backward-
and lend a hand." ~Teddy Roosevelt

Senior Night, Friday, October 9

I can not begin to explain how much I'm going to miss these girls. Good luck in college, National Guard, and just plain in life, Ladies. Oh wait, hopefully at least 2/3 will be back for basketball season, but still- I really care about ya and wish it wasn't coming to an end. Thank you for all your hard work over the years. Sometimes you fought like sisters, sometimes you laughed until you had to pee. All the time you lifted school spirit. I mean it when I say that I genuinely thank God for each of the three of you and have been blessed to get to be a part of your lives. I can't believe how much you've all changed in 6 years!

Love-
Coach

Sasha's Run-Thru

Brrrrrrrrr

You're furry- so warm my hands!

It was a LOOOOOONG drive, there were few fans and no visitor stands, Chris was gone to Guard duty and Cammey was with her family in Kansas, and did I mention that it was FREEEZING?! But we still won 34-0!

Kensie was sad that there weren't any pictures of her on the blog yet, so now there is one.- bundled up.

Idea for this year's tee-shirt

TRYOUTS

Tentative Tryout Dates:
Basketball Cheerleading Tryout Practices immediately after school Tues & Thurs Nov. 3 & 5
Cheer Tryouts Friday, November 6

Mascot Meeting/Practice Thurs Nov 12
Mascot Tryouts Fri. Nov. 13


Possible Football Playoff Dates:
Substate Oct. 28, First Round State Playoffs Nov. 2, Quarterfinals Nov. 6, Semifinals at the UNIdome Nov. 12

If Tryouts need to be postponed due to football playoffs or any other reason, Cheer Tryout practices will be Nov. 10 & 12 with Tryouts on Nov. 13 and Mascot tryouts will be TBA.

Second game

MS Cheer did a lot better for their second game- Varsity taught them a lot more new cheers.
On their toes!
Talking over what to do next.

MS 2009 Debut

I talked up last year's MS squad as about the best I'd had since I've been at Boyer Valley- and they were, (although those who are now in 8th and 9th grade are too committed to volleyball right now for cheer). And I will be upfront about the fact that this new squad squabbled quite a bit and only knows maybe 5 chants so far- be that as it may, they... Read More managed something absolutely amazing that I've never seen a Jr Hi squad do until now at a first game, something that Varsity squads often struggle to achieve by mid season- THEY GOT THE CROWD TO CHEER WITH THEM! And to clap and sometimes even stand up, all game long. Now maybe that says something about those fans (mostly parents) but I still think it is incredible, and they are too. Their knowledge is fledgling and their skills have a ways to go, but their enthusiasm is unparalleled (if anything, we may need to curb it a bit). This will be an insanely amazing squad, just you watch!

Practice this week

Thanks for an outstanding first game Fiday night. You 4 are a lot of fun to drive with and I think you all did a great job. I threw a few pictures for you up onto the blog and facebook.

I'd like us to get together at least one day this week, preferably tomorrow (Tuesday).
We have 3 things that need to get done. Anyone who can come either during a studyhall, 7th period of after school can help. Here they are:

1. A Run-Thru (River Valley Wolverines, red)
2. A Pep-Rally outline (cheers/chants/games?)
3. Locker Decs (for FB, VB, and XC)- either draw it or make it on the 'puter and I'll run 'em off, then you put names on them and/or color and hang them up. I have FB & XC rosters and can get VB from Hannah for you.

Don't forget if you ever want to help teach/coach, MS Cheer meets every Wed. Our first game is Sep 10.

Thanks!

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Stirring-up spirit, building excellence & character
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BV 21- MMC 7

Nice way to open the season. 2 hours away, but won by 21-7. Probably the best first-game ever as far as cheering goes; fairly loud, fairly frequent, awesome deep-rich pitch and perfect inflection, plenty of expression and VERY effective crowd encouragement. I'm one proud coach.

MS Cheer

7th and 8th graders interested in MS Cheerleading see Mr. Mallory 7th hour on Wednesday 8/26. There are twice as many home football games this year so it should be fun!

Looking for a few good kids

7th and 8th graders interested in MS Cheerleading see Mr. Mallory 7th hour on Monday 8/24. There are twice as many home football games this year so it should be fun!

Cheer LEADING

From http://www.iowacheercoaches.org

Tips for Leading the Crowd in a Positive Way

By Jeanne Ehn

The following ideas are tips for cheer coaches and their cheerleaders to keep crowds going in a positive way at games.

• Be professional. Chewing gum, talking and laughing with each other, ignoring your job (cheering & leading the crowd) will turn a crowd off. They will decide you don’t care enough, so they won’t follow.
• Be approachable to the crowd. Be at the game early to warm up and be prepared. Take time to talk to them or explain a new chant before the game begins. Tell the crowd when they’ve done well and followed you.
• Use strong voices & make eye contact with the crowd. This shows confidence. If the crowd can’t hear the cheerleaders, they have no reason to follow. The same goes for eye contact. Look at everyone in the crowd. Not just a small group of people such as a group of friends. The crowd will feel ignored if you just cheer to a certain few.
• Repeat each chant at least 3-4 times. It takes that many times for the crowd to catch on to what you are doing. Once they start chanting with the cheerleaders, continue 2-3 more times.
• Chant while the team is in the huddle during football. Starting a simple chant like “Go, Go, Go…” when the down is fourth and one and the team is in the huddle will have a lot more impact than during the play itself.
• Cheer often: at least every other play. This will not only keep you mentally in the game, but your crowd is more likely to follow. You should cheer between EVERY play when the game is very close or momentum is starting to switch.
• Let anyone start chants when necessary. During a game many of the chants are probably started by a captain or someone with more experience, but when the game is at a pivotal point, the most important thing is keeping the chanting going so anyone should be able to start a chant: even if you repeat chants. Practicing/Rehearsing this in practice will help everyone be ready for game situations.
• Urge the Crowd by talking to them. “Yell with us!” “Louder!” “I can’t hear you!” And then remember to praise the crowd when they follow your lead – thumbs up, clapping above your head, “Good job, Comet fans!” (use your mascot)

If anybody's interested

I don't know if this will ever amount to much... as some of you know, I like to write. A lot of people told me I should write about coaching cheer. So if you're interested, you can read the installments I make at http://tedscolumn.blogspot.com/search/label/Papa%20Bear or have some memories or anything you'd like to contribute- please send me an email or find me on facebook.

2009 Boyer Valley Junior High Football Schedule

Sept. 10 West Monona Dunlap
Sept. 22 West Harrison Dunlap
Sept. 29 Lo-Ma Dunlap
Oct. 13 IKM/Manning IKM/Manning

Football Schedule

Boyer Valley Football Schedules 2009

Varsity
8/28/09	Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn	Away	7:00pm
9/04/09	River Valley-Correctionville	Home	7:30pm
9/11/09	West Harrison	Home	7:30pm
9/18/09	AHST	Away	7:30pm
9/25/09	Corning (HOMECOMING)	Home	7:30pm
10/02/09	Fremont-Mills	Away	7:30pm
10/09/09	Treynor	Home	7:30pm
10/16/09	Bedford	Away	7:30pm
10/23/09	Colo-Nesco	Away	7:00pm

Think About It...

The way to gain a good reputation, is to endeavor to be what you desire to appear. -Socrates

One of my former cheerleaders from LA Luth had this as her facebook status. AWESOME.

Really need to know

I really need to know who'd going to this camp next weekend.
Originally Sasha was the only "no-go" and Christine and Cammey were the only "for-sures," but Kaitlin, Cammey and Kensie have all since given me "well, I don't-knoooows."

My family & I are going down to KC Tues-Thurs but I'll have my cell phone. Please email, facebook, call or text before Tues or call or text after Tues.

Also, Cammey & Kait can cheer for football even if you go out for volleyball because they have more than enough experience. Upcoming Freshman I'd consider the same deal- but only if you come to this UCA Camp.

I know it's only June so it's early to be asking this, but I'd love to know what Freshmen are interested in cheering for football. Before school let out Kaitlin was on the fence about FB too. WE NEED CHEERLEADERS. FB is important because of Homecoming, but it's actually a LOT easier (and some think more fun than BB) There are half as many games so it's WAY easier to letter and there's a lot more room to move around.

If we know now, we could conceivably practice a few times before school starts. If we don't know now and something happens so that any of our 5 FB cheerleaders don't cheer, we'll be forced to open it up to new recruits in the fall with little or no experience. Games start too soon to really have tryouts AND get started practicing.

So, again, incoming freshmen and Kaitlin, please facebook, email or text me to let me know if you're in. And again, EVERYBODY, let me know if you're coming to camp next weekend ASAP. I need to know if Christine's the only one going or if I need to request a refund (hope there's no penalty).

Free Sports Physicals

July 14, 2009
5:00-6:30 pm
Grades 7, 8, & 9
6:30-8:00 pm
Grades 10, 11, & 12

NO CHARGE
Bring physical form
No discounted physicals at Clinics

Alegent Health
Community Memorial Hospital
631 N. 8th Street
Missouri Valley, IA 51555
Enter on 8th Street

NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY

CORRECTION: Track Concessions Thurs 4/23

Sorry about that last email. Mrs. Cogdill caught that I was getting a week ahead of myself.

Remember workers, if you need to trade, you can ask your parents, NHS members, or other cheer or drill members, but please let Mr. Mallory know about the arrangements you make as soon as possible.

But Jen Houston DID mention to me that she might be working for someone, but I don't remember who for, I think it might have been for Kristen?? We need everyone to work because I need to also take MS track pictures for yearbook. I start all the  track meets, and originally I work 2 and 1/2 and Mrs.Cogdill would work 2 1/2 but she can't make it this week, so I will work this this whole one and she will work the next two. So I really need a full crew. Thanks for your help everyone.

Cheer & Drill Track Concessions Workers

HERE IS THE CORRECT DUTY ROSTER FOR THIS THURS- APRIL 23

Please be there as close to 3:00pm as you can because this meet starts at 4:00 and we'd like to be able to be open for business ASAP.

• Thurs April 23 BV Junior High Invitational

Kristen Head
Megan Melby
Codi Block
Maddison McDonough
Natalie Lapke

Mr. Mallory (Mrs. Cogdill can't make it, she has another engagement)

It is mandatory that all  Drill Team members,  Cheerleaders, and Mascots help with track concessions. 

If you have a conflict, it is your responsibility to work it out with your track or golf coaches, parents or employers. Please make sure that you inform Mr. Mallory of any trades or substitutions.

Thank you all for your help! This is a great group, so I know we'll have a lot of fun.

SORRY ABOUT WHATEVER CONFUSION MY PREVIOUS EMAIL/BLOG POST MAY HAVE CAUSED!!!

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Stirring-up spirit, building excellence & character
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Track Concessions Thurs 4/23

Remember workers, if you need to trade, you can ask your parents, NHS members, or other cheer or drill members, but please let Mr. Mallory know about the arrangements you make as soon as possible.
Jen Houston mentioned to me that she might be working for someone, but I don't remember if it was Victoria or Johanna. We need everyone to work because I need to also take MS track pictures for yearbook. I start all the  track meets, and originally I work 2 and 1/2 and Mrs. Cogdill would work 2 1/2 but she can't make it this week, so I will work this this whole one and she will work the next two. So I really need a full crew. Thanks for your help everyone.

Cheer & Drill Track Concessions Workers

Anyone not signed up by or before April 3 was arbitrarily assigned by Mr. Mallory.

Please be there as close to 3:00pm as you can because this meet starts at 4:00 and we'd like to be able to be open for business ASAP. Keep in mind that there is a 1 pm early dismissal this Thursday for Easter weekend.

• Thurs April 30 Harrison County Junior High

Christian Liesinger
Christine Harriott
Johanna Brown
Victoria Kirk
Samantha Bohnam

Mr. Mallory
(Mrs. Cogdill can't make it, she has another engagement)

It is mandatory that all  Drill Team members,  Cheerleaders, and Mascots help with track concessions. 

If you have a conflict, it is your responsibility to work it out with your track or golf coaches, parents or employers. Please make sure that you inform Mr. Mallory of any trades or substitutions.

Thank you all for your help! This is a great group, so I know we'll have a lot of fun.

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Boyer Valley Cheerleading: Positive, Committed Leaders
Stirring-up spirit, building excellence & character
Visit Coach's Cheer Blog

Phinally got out photo shoot!

I took something in the neighborhood of 360 pictures this afternoon of the 2008-09 Basketball squad. That's probably because I was really "off my game" and at least 120 of them turned out to be lousy. Gimme a week or two and I'll weed out the bad ones, then weed out the best ones, then edit and adjust those best ones and burn CDs for you and upload a few to Facebook. But for now, here's one that I tripped-out a little in Photoshop for you. Wish I remembered what was so funny.

Re: cheer camp

Actually, the UCA Camp June 19-20 is at West Harrison High School. You can find out more about it from

Coach Gina Felton at gfelton-at-w-harrison.k12.ia.us
or Lee Trudell at ltrudell-at-uca.com

I am planning on sending at least 6 girls to it. It is an outstanding camp. Gina just told me tonight, that they're adding a one day stunting-only camp on Sunday June 21. If I can get enough girls to do it, I know it would be worth it.

I wrote a story on last summer's camp for the Mapleton PRESS. You can read it at http://cheercoach.blogspot.com/2008/06/uca-camp-at-west-harrison-jun-20-21.html

Hope to see you there this year!

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Stirring-up spirit, building excellence & character
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On Thu, Apr 9, 2009 at 8:14 PM, jaci baumfalk

Mr. Mallory, I am the varsity cheer coach at Clarke-Osceola and my girls saw that there is a 2 day camp at your school in June. Is it possible that we can attend or is it a private one? Please let me know the details. Thanks, Jaci Baumfalk

BRRRRRR-

Here are some girls I am especially fond of. 4 of these 5 ladies have cheered since junior high and I really think of them each as a goddaughter. Hope their parents and real godparents don't mind. That's Cammey running hurdles above.

Kensie and Cammey had to run in the first home track meet. Can you tell it was cold? Cammey came in and worked concessions after she was done. She does have an awesome work ethic, but I suspect that she wanted to warm up a little.
Christine is working all the track meets to fill in where other people can't (and to get some service hours for NHS) She's also Yearbook Editor. Think she's important to me? You should see what a beautiful painter she's becoming too- without having taken Drawing first!
Sasha is such a steady Eddy. And (at least as far as I ever see) mellow and easy going too. If Christine is Rabbit and Kensie is Tigger, then Sasha is probably Pooh. And school spirit? Her blood runs purple. Gettin to be a pretty good photogrpaher too.
Rena came back to visit from Buena Vista. We tried to talk her into helping at the concession stand, but she's paid her dues. Her Junior & Senior years, she probably worked concessions more than all her classmates combined, when she didn't have to cheer, that is. This Spring she's trying out for her college's squad. Good luck!