COACH’S SPEECH HEAD POSTERS COACH’S SPEECH

Every year, around late October, huge posters heads of the seniors are hung around the pool, tennis court, and the other sports facilities around campus. A professional photographer takes pictures of all the seniors and they are blown up in these large posters. However, three teams have a different take on senior portraits and make giant foam heads for each of their seniors. Football, dance, and cheer all do this on the last football game of the season.

Linebacker and senior Jack Newman shares his appreciation for the tradition.

“I love having a day dedicated to those who have been through thick and thin for the program— the fat heads are my favorite traditions cause they are just a hilarious way to celebrate the team,” Newman said.

On a competition night like Senior Night, the coaches always make sure to make a speech to celebrate the high school careers of each senior. In water polo, Coach Deke Rowell makes a yearly speech introducing the seniors and giving an inspiring toast about how each one made an impact on the team. Coaches are people to witness each team member’s improvement as the years go on. Watching students grow as athletes over their high school career is an amazing experience for them. Senior Paige Henry shares the importance of the coach’s

“I feel like it’s something that everyone always looks forward to and motivates you to keep going through all four years,” Henry said. “It is something I am always going to remember because it kept me pushing through the season that was most difficult.”