Keropee lives on!

I just got home from the Forest Park Classic. It was a huge Cross Country Meet. Mary and I went to see our students run. I figured this was the best one to go to since it was so close to home. The JV girls did a great job. Alex D (don't know how to spell it, but she is in my B period), a freshmen finished third. It was a great time! They were all really excited to see me, so that is always fun.

I walked by CJ's tent. They have a green tarp still. Memories... they have moved up to having a tent also. Their Varsity did really well today! Several girls were in the top ten. As I walked by, I thought about asking to see if our wonderful mascot Keropie (frogB in the above picture, apparently, he has friends, who knew?) was still around. No one was there though except parents. Later on as I am walking across this totally abandoned field, THERE was Keropie. Face down on the ground. I was speecheless. They loved him enough to keep him for ten years but there he was discarded on the ground! I have to tell you though, he looks great for being as old as he is. Danielle's inspirational quotes are still in there. No note from Cathy though. They have started putting in notes from the captains of recent years-- his tummy is full!

So I read a bunch of them. Lots of quotes, we really started something there! So I headed back in the direction of their tent but still no one. When I finally found CJ girls, I think they were freshmen. But I went up to them and asked if they were on the team. One said yes. I told her that I was from the class of 97 and very disappointed, then I showed her Keropie. I told her that we were the ones who started Keropie. Plus, I was very disappointed that they just left him! I told him they had to be more careful because that was our legacy as well as theirs. Well, as I said, I think that it was a freshmen and she looked scared to death. But hopefully he will not be discarded face down in the middle of a field anymore. But I am really happy that Keropie lives on!

Anyway, 8 am came really early this morning after a long week of school. I am going to eat some lunch and take a nap. Then a housewarming party at Doug's and possibly a school homecoming! Happy weekend!