Last Wednesday was our boys' first football game of the year. Dr. Eddleman and the assistant principals offered food, soft drinks and a bean-bag toss set for tailgating. Nearly the entire faculty showed up, and the food ran low, but no one minded.
Before the game the coach brought the boys over to see their teachers, principal, assistant principals, office staff, and other employees of the school. They could not believe we all came, and even throughout the game, the boys were consistently looking over their shoulders at the crowded bleachers, from where we cheered and led chants for their victory.
The boys ended up winning 26-24 against an all-boys school. We were thrilled, as were they, of course. The two boys to make the three touch downs all happened to be my students, and I jumped at the chance for rapport building the next day. They beamed when I congratulated them.
Here's an email from the district director of athletics to our principal:
Dr. Eddleman,
Congrats to Westport on the win last night…it was a hard fought battle!! Your team looks well coached and discipline on and off the field. In talk with some of your faculty and staff, they all seen excited about the sport and what it’s done for some of the young men in your building…I hope the trend continues!!
A big shout out to your faculty and staff…the tailgating and fan support was awesome!! And a special thanks to you for my dinner…perfect timing and it hit the spot!!
Good luck on the rest of your football season and school year!! Go Westport!!
Robert E. Vinegar, CMAA
Coordinator of Activities
Jefferson County Public Schools
Character First!
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