From A Proud Coyote Fan

For the last few years, we have been following our football team while they were wining the majority of the games. However, our present team needs our support now more than ever. I follow the Coyotes because I am proud that these young men, first of all, do well academically, and then they are willing to do their best on the football field to represent Alice. In the early 60s I attended many, many games lost by the Coyotes. At that time I was always hoping that we might win that Friday. However, now as an educator, I consider these young students as my own. I now attend games to see young men play their best while representing Alice. Not so much for a victory (of course it would be nice) but just to show them that I am proud of them. I know that it looks much easier from the stands. We can see who has the ball and where the receivers are, but it’s totally different once you’re on the field.
             Professional team fumble, have passes intercepted and lose games and they’re being PAID! So, people should understand when high school players do these things. Another thing to remember is the quality of teams we have played.
            I am very proud of the fact that other teams have respect for our Coyotes even though we haven’t won a game yet. I have had a “gut” feeling that our Coyotes are going to surprise many teams. So, young men, you do your best on the field and we’ll do our best from the stands with the leadership of our cheerleaders.
            Thank you for not giving up and continue to do your best. After all, life is about doing your best and not giving up. And this is the ultimate education with which we want students to leave school.

A very proud fan,
Mr. Figueroa
(William Adams Middle School teacher)