Pep Rally Today!

As you may or may not know, tonight we play our rival, Heritage Hall at home. Kick-off is 7:30. You also may or may not know that Monday night this week, our security guard interrupted two individuals who were spraying "Round-up" on our field in the shape of an H. When discovered, they ran off, their work unfinished. 

I’ve discussed the situation with Heritage Hall’s administration and they’ve addressed it with their students. In addition, they’ve seen the damage, they’ve agreed to make it right and they’ve offered an apology.

Today, two Heritage Hall students came forward and accepted responsibility for the vandalism. They will be going through a disciplinary process at their school.  They will not be at the game this evening.

There are certain to be consequences for them, in school and perhaps outside of school.

Of course, under no circumstances will we to respond in kind with any retaliation. 

This of course, doesn’t include beating them for the second year in a row on our very own Hoot Gibson Field.

I want to thank our incredible maintenance staff. Our grounds crew does amazing work all year to keep our campus looking great – our school is one of the most beautiful places in the city and the fields are second to none. They’ve responded to this with incredible creativity, energy, and have shown a deep dedication to the School.

While some of the damage has been covered over, you’ll still be able to see it, and that’s just fine with me. When compared to the awesome power of our team, our school, and our community, those marks pale into insignificance. Shining strong and proud in the center of our field you’ll see our crest, emblazoned with the words: Fideliter et Fortiter (with faith and with courage).

Focus on that.
Focus on what makes our school great.
Focus on victory.

Let’s ring that bell tonight!