Go Hornets!

Last night was the last basketball game to be played at Waveland School.  They have been trying to honor all the "lasts".  So everyone was encouraged to come - students, parents, former students, etc.  We wanted Camden to experience this.  First, Hoosier basketball is like no other.  Even a 5th grade game was full of skill, hustle, excitement.  I forgot that!

 

Second, everyone was coming up and talking to us about our daughter.  No, seriously, EVERYBODY!  Kevin said from the moment they walked in (I met them after work), person after person was coming up to tell "the story."

Apparently, the school had a prep rally that afternoon.  The MC asked for a volunteer to start the rally off by leading a cheer.  Camden's hand shot up and he called her down to the stage.  Like a scene out of a movie, he handed her a mike and the entire gym went silent, waiting to see what would come out of this Kindergartner's mouth (her teacher said she was terrified cause she didn't even know if Camden knew what a cheer was).  By all accounts, Camden took the mike, paused and looked around, then shouted, "Waveland Hornets are the best!"  It took the crowd a moment, then they shouted it back at her.  "Go Hornets go!" she continued.  And the crowd responded.  Then they all clapped, cheered, and chanted, "Go Hornets go!"  She became a rock star at that moment. 

Again, kids and teachers were all interacting with her at the game and making sure we knew the story.

About halfway through the first game, Purdue Pete showed up.  I guess he's our biggest local celebrity.  He roamed the crowd and helped pump up the excitement.

They asked all the Waveland HS grads in attendance to come down between games for a picture.  Only a few in attendance, but it was a nice way to recognize them.

Then the gym teacher, Mr. Myers, Purdue Pete, and current students led the crowd in the Waveland Fight Song.

Finally, Purdue Pete posed for pictures with all the current students in attendance.  One game was enough for Camden and we headed home before the 6th grade game.  It was a special night and we were glad to take part.