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When I used to help out at the school, they were very good about giving out trophies to the students who excelled in the school sports. Now, with the cutbacks that they have in the local schools I don't know if my grandson will be able to get any trophies or awards for the things he participates in?

I remember how it was a big deal for the students to have that honorary awards dinner, and have their name called out for one of the Volleyball Trophies that was being given away in honor of a great season and a winning team!! Even if they didn't come in first place, the school would give them a trophy to show appreciation for a job well done, and a commitment to the team.

The boys would be very excited to receive one of the coveted Wrestling Trophies, because they were few and far between. So, if your name was called for a wrestling trophy, it gave you status in the school. Plus, you had the bragging rights until next year's awards banquet.

Our local soccer team was very good, and every year they were in the championships and the highlight of the awards banquet was always the passing out of the soccer trophies. If you were lucky enough to make the team, chances were pretty good that you were going to get a trophy and possibly a plaque too!

It is sad to see the cutbacks, and think that my grandson might not be able to have that joy on his face, like I saw so many times when the kids would go up to the podium to get their award. I am going to ask at the school and see if we can do a fundraiser to raise money for trophies and plaques for these kids. It encourages them and gives them something to look forward to. The incentive is huge for a young child to think that if he does a good job, he will get a trophy to keep in his room forever and ever.

Let's reward our kids for doing the best job they can do!!
Till next time,
Take care,
Kat