Homecoming

Homecoming....

Where I grew up there was no real notion of Homecoming. The local High Schools - rivals at that, Maloney High and Platt High, would do battle on the football field Thanksgiving morning in the middle of town in a highly attended event called the Turkey Bowl. I suppose for High School football it was as good as it was going to get in Connecticut.

The Turkey Bowl gave people a chance to gather on one of the most communal days of the year- Thanksgiving. And what a perfect time to get everyone together- current students, alumni, parents, strangers - from both schools. There wasn't a dance attached to it, but there was the afternoon runs to the orchard for apple cider and cinnamon donuts and wool blankets were the thing to have - late November Meriden Ct can be blistering.

But now I head over to the field on late Friday afternoons to see the Panthers battle x____homecoming rival. This past weeks game was pretty good. There is much Panther pride to be found in South Tampa- and this last games could be the epitome of community here on the Peninsula.

The dance - I heard, "It was fun, it was hot, it was the best time, it was ok, i'm glad i didn't go, i wish i went." -common responses for a school dance. What if instead of a dance there was one big school bowling night, or baseball game, or concert, or donut run - hmmm perhaps I should bring it up to student council.

As youth leaders we have been talking about having all you ladies bring any of the dance dresses that may have had in the past that you wouldn't mind parting with and bring them to the church so other girls can wear them. *Kinda like when you go to your girlfriend's closet to see what you can nab - but with more girls and more dresses. That way you all don't need to spend booku bucks on the gowns ....or we can give them away to girls who really need them and can't afford them. Let us know what you think......Fellas maybe we can do the same with you?? Although i think many of you may only have the 1 suit - and hey that's alright also.

EVENTS:
See you at the Pole - tomorrow am - 6:40am @ Plant - be there or be square (or sleeping)
**For Middle School I believe that it is 8:15 and for other High Schools 1/2 hour before school starts.

Sunday - Youth Community/ youth group - will be playing ultimate Frisbee. Meet at the church at 5pm - dinner at the church following.

Isaiah Project - starts this Sunday. Look in the mail for your letter and calendar.

Blessings to you all on this great day
Melissa