Fall Sport Athletes

 Today we allowed our Fall Sport athletes to wear their jerseys and come down to the commons for a group picture. It is always amazing to see how many student athletes we have each year. As you can see by the picture, the number keeps getting bigger and bigger. I believe the reason is that students from their home schools realize that they can attend Vantage and also play sports or be involved in band, cheerleading and other activities. Vantage will do everything and anything to accommodate these students so that they still feel a part of their home school. I myself try to attend some of the sporting events throughout the year and I know several other staff do also. It's a small way to support the students and show them that we are interested in what they do outside of school also. 

One thing that I have always enjoyed seeing is the camaraderie of all the students at lunch time and in the halls. The same players who will be competing against each other on the field Friday night will be sharing a meal and a lot of laughs at lunch. They may joke around or have some friendly bantering going around, but they are always respectful to each other. I think all of us could learn something from that lesson. It seems that these students realize that it is just a game and their careers will be over shortly, but a friendship may last forever. 

 In closing, I just want to say a special thanks to all the student athletes, band members, etc. that chose to come to Vantage. They say a picture is worth a thousand words and when you look at that picture above, you have to be impressed. It takes a lot of discipline and hard work to play any type of sport or cheer or play in band. These are the types of students who are attending Vantage. Leaders, hard workers and students who are committed to a goal. What an impressive picture and what an impressive group of students we have in the Class of 2022 and 2023. Thank you, we truly appreciate all of you!