In February, yeah, I'm slow with the updates sometimes, my team and I flew to North Carolina for the regional Academic Bowl competition. As I've stated before, it's one of the things I most look forward to during the year. I feel like I actually make a difference, though that's hardly the case. The students compete. My job is to make sure they show up for their matches on time, know the rules, and follow them. Typically, a stern talking to the first day is all it takes and my work is done!
This year was no different. I was impressed by how well our students handled themselves, especially in contrast to some other teams that were there. I won't drop any names of course, but not every school displayed the same positive attitude and respect that our students portrayed. Wins and losses fade; character endures.
The highlight for me was when the students took it upon themselves to practice and study between matches. The other coach and I had been preaching, telling, showing, practicing, and encouraging them all year, but sometimes you have to see for yourself. And once they did, they took off with it! I was especially proud when we returned to school after competition, the team wanted to continue to practice for the remainder of the year so they would be better prepared for next year!
We had to say goodbye to one of our students, as his 4 year eligibility is up (students can only compete for 4 years) and though his positive attitude and contributions will sorely be missed, I think we have the making of a good team for next year!
Tennessee School for the Deaf, here we come!
This year was no different. I was impressed by how well our students handled themselves, especially in contrast to some other teams that were there. I won't drop any names of course, but not every school displayed the same positive attitude and respect that our students portrayed. Wins and losses fade; character endures.
The highlight for me was when the students took it upon themselves to practice and study between matches. The other coach and I had been preaching, telling, showing, practicing, and encouraging them all year, but sometimes you have to see for yourself. And once they did, they took off with it! I was especially proud when we returned to school after competition, the team wanted to continue to practice for the remainder of the year so they would be better prepared for next year!
We had to say goodbye to one of our students, as his 4 year eligibility is up (students can only compete for 4 years) and though his positive attitude and contributions will sorely be missed, I think we have the making of a good team for next year!
Tennessee School for the Deaf, here we come!
I don't want to post pictures of students, but here's the sky the day we left!
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