Parents can also play a helpful role in quashing a rumor that is in circulation. Faith is not on the verge of closing school due to student illness. Yesterday we had a larger number of students out (12%), but they were not all sick. Right now we are seeing flu (regular and a few cases of H1N1), bronchitis and some other respiratory ailments. Our faculty is relatively healthy. We continue to take precautions.
Seven weeks into our 1st season of 4A athletic competition is way too early to draw any lasting conclusions, but the early signs are encouraging. Volleyball and girls golf are in 1st place, cross country has outpaced a number of their competitors. Girls soccer has been dominant in their interesting season. Only football, where larger numbers provide some insurance against the inevitable injuries, has yet to break into the win column. We have reasons to be proud of all our teams for their efforts thus far. Some concerns have been raised by parents, particularly about football, and we will take some time to gather input at the close of the fall season. But it's worth remembering that the decision to move to 4A was deliberate, with many opportunities for discussing the pros and cons. The future of the NIAA's classification system is the subject of considerable debate, and through our athletic director Bret Walter, we are active participants in those discussions.
One last thing about sports. Often we get complaints about a team being overlooked in the Crusader newsletter. Each coach is responsible for getting results and season summaries to Susan Gentry, who puts the publication together. She begs and pleads. Coaches are busy. If you want to help and have the skills, volunteer to help your coach put an article together. That way everyone wins.
