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17 November 2011

State Championships

By Nicki

My children go to a school that is known for its academics, a school that is known for its music program and a school that is known for its sports. When you consider the high school – where sports are played most – has approximately 800 students, it is a miracle that there is more than one program where students excel. In programs like Science Olympiad, it is hard as students are generally in everything, taking AP classes while playing in the band and participating in sports.

The state championship games are coming around this month for fall sports. In this school district of approximately 2,600 students, the following teams are into the semi-finals in the state championships: boys’ soccer, football, and field hockey. On top of that the cross country team placed seventh at the state meet and is going to the federation – which, if I remember correctly, is a combination of both public and private schools – meet this coming weekend.

Just seven short years ago, my second born was playing on the varsity football team. The team went undefeated and won the state championship game. I remember the work that the boys put in practicing. I remember the work the parents put in supporting the team. I remember some very good high school football. I also remember injuries, lots of injuries and some at not convenient times.

As the boys and girls at Maine-Endwell continue on their championship journey, I wish all the teams and their coaching staffs good luck.

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16 October 2011

Fall Football

By Nicki

What else is there to do in small town America on a fall afternoon, or evening in some cases, than head to the local high school football game? While the weather yesterday was less than ideal, the date was set for the annual Band Day. While our school district has an excellent music program, the band for football contests is generally a small pep band. One home game a year for the last four years, the pep band invites all band members from grade 5 up to join the pep band for Band Day.

 

The music will vary from year to year but the formation is always the same. The group forms an M-E on the football field and then plays a couple pieces. For some of these musicians, it is their first time playing outdoors. For some, it is there first time playing with the “older” kids, many of whom they have never meant.  Below is a selection of photos from Band Day – some from inside rehearsal which started at 10:30 am to in the stands to on the field.

 

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15 July 2010

Sports Fanatic

By Nicki

I admit it.  I am a sports fanatic.  The unfortunate truth is I do not necessarily like the average sports that most Americans spend hours watching.  I do like college football and admit to watching a pro game here and there but I could really care less.

On the other hand, I will plan my nights around hockey games.  I was jokingly told, during this year’s conference playoffs, that I was a bad date.  Now, first, I was only out with a friend so there was no date going on at all.  Second, the problem was I was not paying attention to his pool shots.  I would literally walk away from the pool table to watch the hockey game on the television.  Reception was not great so I did move closer to the TV to be able to see.  It wasn’t like I was throwing the pool game – at least not the first couple.  I was close to winning.  I was shooting as best I could.  I am not a huge pool player so I was happy when it was a challenge.

Needless to say, this summer has been a big sports fest for me.  The World Cup soccer tournament has just recently finished up.  Since the last World Cup tournament in 2006, I have become a runner.  Consequently, I was running a race on the day of the final championship game.  That is okay with me.  Had I not been running, I would have been watching.

Then, overlapping with the end of the World Cup was the start of the Tour de France.  Do not ask why I like this but I do.  I hate missing coverage so much I watched coverage on my computer when I was not near a TV.  I am enthralled with the stamina and skill that these athletes have.  None of the stages are easy.  None of the mountains are small.  I love the idea of the team yet individual competition.

Do you like sports?  Which ones would you watch?

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1 October 2009

Television Bonanza Tonight

By Nicki

I don’t watch a lot of television.  I do listen to a lot of it as I work and have the TV on in the background frequently as “white” noise.  Tonight, though, I am truly torn.

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First off, I have been, since about midway through the first season, a huge Grey’s Anatomy fan.  I did try to watch the season premier last week.  It did not hold my attention.  I was asleep before it was over.

Next consideration for all you out there is that I am fanatical about my West Virginia University sports.  Living a little over an hour from Syracuse University, I do not get to see a lot of WVU sports on TV.  The Mountaineers are playing Colorado in Morgantown tonight and it is being televised on ESPN.

Third, I love Kate Walsh.  She is a wonderful actress.  She exudes sex appeal in almost any role she is in without trying.  She is also not a 20 year old, which is good in my book.  Consequently, I am rather hooked on Private Practice which has its season premier tonight.

Fourth consideration is Ken Burns.  He has this fantastic mini-series on our National Parks system that is airing this week on PBS.  The first run is from 8 to 10pm with a repeat from 10pm to midnight.  I totally missed the first installment on Monday but have watched, or listened to, the remaining installments.

So the big dilemma is … what am I going to watch tonight?  The DVR will only record so much.  Football is at the top of my list but then I would miss the others.  Oh dear!  I will be flipping channels like a madwoman tonight.

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1 October 2008

Homecoming

By Nicki

Well, last weekend was homecoming at my two son’s high school.  This means there was a week of events at school and then homecoming Saturday.  All fine and good but the weather, for the first time in my memory, canceled the annual parade.

Homecoming week starts off with the Junior-Senior Reversal game.  The junior and senior girls play flag football.  Supposedly, the junior and senior boys are suppose to be cheerleaders but this year there were no cheerleaders.

Throughout the week, there were different spirit days – college shirt day, etc – ending with school colors day on Friday.  Friday was also a huge pep rally at the high school.

Saturday is normally a long day, all in town, for me and mine.  The weather this year did not allow for that.  The parade was canceled on Friday afternoon.  It was actually postponed and will be held October 18 – although I have recently voiced concerns over that date as it is PSAT test day. 

So when the fun and broken bones ended, we had won the football game.  The boys came home with time to shower and make themselves presentable for dates, dinner and a dance.

My Two Youngest

My Two Youngest

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