As good as it felt last night, it felt mighty good tonight when myself, George Dale and Gordie Harkins took our RA's from Northside Baptist Church to the athletic field house at Clinton HS to hear six members of the 3-5, Clinton HS football team talk to the elementary school aged boys about football, school and God.
A lot is made of public schools and their lack of ability to say anything about God. A lot is also made of the "dumb jock". That was not what I experienced tonight. Cale Luke, Clinton HS's quarterback, who has a 4.0 GPA and a 28 on his ACT told of playing football, play calling and the importance of having a relationship with God.
Offensive lineman, Roosevelt Hawkins, all 6 foot 3 inches and 360 lbs of him, told about being an offensive lineman and his responsibilities. Roosevelt, a 3.6 GPA student told the young RA's that school is what is most important and that football comes after school.
Running back, Demarcus Harried, told the boys how he prioritizes. Quite frankly, he told them, "God first, school second and football third."
What was very impressive is that it was only students/players that talked to us, no coaches.
I really would love for the Clinton HS Arrows to be 8-0 right now, but I have to be honest, I can be satisfied with being 3-5 knowing that Clinton HS has smart young men who have their priorities in order. These young men will do well in life beyond the game of football.
I really would love for the Clinton HS Arrows to be 8-0 right now, but I have to be honest, I can be satisfied with being 3-5 knowing that Clinton HS has smart young men who have their priorities in order. These young men will do well in life beyond the game of football.
Thanks be for young men who represent themselves, Clinton High School and Clinton, MS in a positive manner.
