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Wednesday was National Signing Day, the day when high school athletes across the country make official announcements about what school they’ve chosen to sign with. Although things got a bit tense between the University of Georgia and their top-rated recruit from LHS, the day otherwise was a celebration of student athletes.
These young men were heavily recruited by top colleges and universities, traveled to a variety of campuses to visit the schools, and then made their decisions on where they feel they will best fit in.
As athletes in high school, it’s an honor to be recruited, especially for those who might not have had the opportunity to continue their education if it weren’t for football.
While Valdosta is synonymous with football, some people feel that too much emphasis is placed on the game locally and that these students have too much pressure put on them.
However, giving a child the chance to work hard, learn discipline, and keep their grades up so that they are eligible to be recruited is the end result of all that Friday Night Lights emphasis.
Kudos to these young men, and especially their parents, friends and coaches, who have all contributed to their success thus far.
These athletes now have the opportunity to attend quality institutions of higher learning and gain an education in addition to the life experience of playing college level football.
Drama aside, congratulations to this year’s signees and well wishes for your future.
What We Think
What We Think: Signing Day
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Congratulations, VSU Softball!
This weekend, Valdosta State University Blazers Softball became the latest team to add to Valdosta’s TitleTown legacy.
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School’s out so watch out!
Summer is a time of rest, vacations and trips. It is a time when school is out, when people take time off from work, when people may stay out a little later. It is a time of swimming, trying new things, and seeking adventure.
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Qualifiers are next leaders
While the national media focuses attention on the presidential election, it should be remembered that we will also choose our local leaders this year.
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Thumbs up
THUMBS UP: To the 2011-12 arts season. Theatre Guild Valdosta’s rollicking comedy, “Caught in the Net,” officially brings to a close a magnificent schedule of shows ranging from theatre to opera to concerts to art exhibits and more from a variety of area venues. Theatre Guild will also open the 2012-13 season this summer with the musical “Into the Woods.” Until then, arts lovers can soon enjoy a new series of exhibits from the year-round Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts and three musicals starting in two weeks from Peach State Summer Theatre.
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Events that get things done
Finding something that repeatedly attracts the public is difficult enough, but finding an event that accomplishes that feat while also promoting your organization and helping others … well, in many places, that’s a rarity.
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Furloughs: They beat the alternative
As summer break nears, many area education boards have spent the final school days preparing faculty and staff for furloughs for the 2012-13 calendar.
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Getting a jump on hurricane season
Come June 1, the 2012 hurricane season begins and lasts through Nov. 30.
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A few thoughts for new graduates
Graduation ceremonies reflect how life marches on. For the students receiving their diplomas and degrees, graduation is a culmination of the majority of their lives’ work.
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Video helps veterans
During Thursday night’s Military Officers Association of America meeting, the local chapter shared a video presentation regarding the Community Blueprint program, which is also known as Valdosta Veterans First.
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Happy Mother's Day!
Mother. Mama. Mommy. Ma. Mom. She fed us when we were too small to feed ourselves. She nurtured us, clothed us, cleaned us, protected us.
She helped us form our first words. - More What We Think Headlines
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Congratulations, VSU Softball!
