Learning From Kids

So, most everyone knows I have been to lots of the kiddos baseball games. They lost last night and are out of it now. However, we made it into the quarterfinals, so they were one of the four best teams in the state. It was heartbreaking to see them lose. They are such good kids. Some of the boys were crying a little bit, which is totally ok in my opinion. They were just so disappointed. Region and Area Champs, but they wanted to do more.  The senior players were most upset. They knew it was going to be the last home game, so it was emotional already. It was the last game. They gave played 4 back to back 3 game series. They have had to travel for 2 of them. They have had senior awards nights, top 20 banquets, and other stuff to be at. I know they are exhausted.

There is another student, a physically handicapped student, who has attended almost all of the home baseball games. He loves baseball, and he loves talking with the senior players afterward. Even with the boys being as upset as they were, the seniors still got together and signed a baseball for Derrick. They had already gotten him a jersey. I know part of them wanted to just get in their trucks and leave last night. They are disciplined kids though, and they have huge hearts. They got together, signed the ball, gave it to Derrick and posed for pictures. (Red eyes and all) I think it says a lot about the character that they have.

So, for these boys, these senior boys- Mason, Dayton, Andrew, Derick E., Tyler H., Tyler C., Jason...you all are wonderful people. You are going to do great things in life. You have been wonderful examples and leaders of the school, classroom, community, and on the baseball field. You have represented George County High School well. Thank you to all of you. I can't wait to see what is in store for you. We are definitely going to miss you. You have left a lasting impression on the students and teammates younger than you. They will grow into great leaders because of you.

I think we could all take a lesson from kids.  Remember, Once A Rebel, Always a Rebel!