The following poem was printed on the back of the schedule handed out at the Area Game between the FSHS Panthers and the Graham Steers in the spring of 2009. It contains much wisdom for all games and all sports. Thank you to Mrs. Granado for finding it and sharing with the website.
We welcome you
to activities for our school
no booing please we ask you
you know the reason why
this game is played by high school kids
professionals they are not
so cheer for them when they're good
and even if they're not
we're trying to teach some values
they can use 'til life is done
in order to learn these values
they don't have to be #1
someone is sure to win this game
the other team will lose
but if they play with sportsmanship
well, they'll have paid their dues
for in athletic contests
victory is so sweet
but there's no loser here tonight
for losers don't compete
so as you watch them play tonight
friendships they're renewing
cheer as loudly as you wish
but we'll tolerate no booing
|