Practices are over for another school year. So are the games. A few final exams left, and it’s so long for another summer break.
For many, it’s so long high school.
Good times - and not so good times. Great memories. Friendship. Missed classes and the odd so-so grades. But, for those who wanted to participate in sports, there were ample opportunities.
And an end to the school year means, in most schools, a recognition of awards and the popular “athlete of the year”.
On Sunday, June 22, the HIGH SCHOOL SHOW devotes an entire hour starting at 9am to the boys and girls, men and women - you pick it - chosen as the top athlete in their schol this year.
I’m sure there’ll be some interesting stories.
What goes in to selecting the top athlete?
I spoke to a variety of school staff - and even asked for viewpoints from some students.
Funny thing, no clear cut guidelines. All schools have their own rules. Some choose an athlete for playing the most sports. Others select a person who has a combination of good grades and did well in sports. Some choose athletes who are - great athletes, but shall we see having serious difficulty with passing. I can’t figure that one out.
Other schools, as large as they might be, select the same student….year after year. And, of course, there are athletes chosen because they’ve been a favorite of certain teachers and coaches. Does a school Principal have a say?
The majority of the cases, no.
How do the students feel about being chosen? Was there someone else who deserved it? Can they be straightforward, at least for those chosen and days away from graduating?
And what about the schools who didn’t select an athlete. Yikes!
