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Friday, September 19, 2008

let's go norwich

Steve and I were so incredibly privileged to grow up in a small town that placed a great deal of emphasis on our local school system. When we were in high school, we were fortunate to be in classes that were very athletic. Our '93 and '94 football and basketball teams made to state finals, becoming state champions. We were a part of an incredible movement of Norwich pride, when the teams traveled throughout the state to compete. It still swells my heart to recall attending basketball games in Glens Falls and to see this giant arena filled with people I knew from my hometown, swathed in purple.



Now that we have returned to our hometown to raise our precious girls, we have made a conscious effort to expose them to that hometown pride. I have already begun to notice that if the girls hear the word "Norwich" on the radio, they will become excited about hearing the word... their pride exhibiting at such a young age.


In Norwich, the high school football and basketball games are a BIG deal. The entire community comes out to support our high school athletics program. It is an EVENT. Although we know many people in the community, we don't know any of the players, per se, but when it comes down to it, we want the girls exposed to the community pride that exists in Norwich.


So, tonight, as Norwich kicks off, I am hoping that our girls are not only picking up something about the rules of football, but that they are also learning a great deal about where they come from and what is important in life.


Go Norwich!

1 comments:

LobotoME said...

Do i ever remember those days at the football games with you dear Lisa? I don't think we watched too much football so to speak...can't see much from BEHIND the bleachers.

xo, J :)