You had me at "El Diablo"

Last week EVHS completed a tremendous week of Homecoming events.  In a nutshell it was a joyride of one event after another. 

A group of 10 seniors went around to every feeder elementary and middle school to spread the word about what Homecoming is and how they could all be involved.  We took the opportunity to hand out some free swag (t-shirts, footballs, and tattoos) and at the same time taught them some of our best cheers. 

From there our school put on one of the biggest parades we have had in years.  People lined up on Valley Road to watch the band, elementary & middle schools, DADD club, LULAC, Homecoming Royalty, class floats, and Football team come down the road.  It ended with a Chili Feed in the cafeteria and Powder Puff Football finals in the stadium.  Energy was everywhere that evening.

Friday ended the work week with a terrific Pepfest in the gymnasium complete with performances by the Dance team, Cheer squad, and Senior Football players.  Although the football game on Friday night was a very soggy affair the rain did not deter our team from getting their 6th win of the season highlighted by a showstopping rendition of "Party Rock" by the band and the crowing of the Homecoming Royalty. 

Saturday finally ended everything with our Volleyball team taking to the court and the Homecoming Dance that night.  Whew...even going through it all is an exhausting list of activities.

The energy and spirit of our student body and staff this year was like a tidal wave of support.  I am super proud of what they have come together to accomplish.

With all of these obvious signs of support, it was a subtle act that reminded me of how good it is to be at EVHS.  When we were working to tear down the facilities towards the end of the football game, I was taking down a tent that was protecting our ticket takers.  One particular leg was giving me trouble when a couple of parents walked by and asked me if I needed help.  I graciously declined their offer and explained that I could handle it on my own.  Unbeknownst to me a student was nearby escorting his girlfriend to her parents car.  He approached the tent and said, "You just lied to those people didn't you...you could use some help."  This young man is completely unassuming and someone I say hello to often in the hallways.  He had read the situation perfectly and more importantly acted in a manner that could only be described as chivalrous.

As proud as I am of our student body spirit, victories on the field of play, and all of the pomp and circumstance that comes with high school events...it was this simple gesture that typifies what is common at EVHS.  Students who are respectful, responsible, and genuinely caring individuals.

"Jerry McGuire" is one of my favorite movies.  I think the emotional peaks and valleys of that film parallels a lot of real life situations.  At the end of the movie Jerry McGuire is trying to express how much he loves Dorothy.  All I can say to EVHS is....

"Shut up...just shut up...You had me at El Diablo"