I have always had a special affinity for San Francisco's cable cars. I think
part of the allure is you can simply walk over and climb on any car and
you are taken away more ways then one. Most people do not consider
the countless hours and incredible engineering which
was involved in building or maintaining the system. As a visitor, you
sit or stand and enjoy the excitement of the big city and the fresh and
often chilly ocean air, flowing in from San Francisco Bay. You can't
help but smile as the conductor rings the little bell or moves the hand
brake. After all, everyone on board are here to enjoy the excitement and
the experience of the ride.
I thought of a cable car when a friend sent our Community Hub Eweekly Editor the below photograph from Friday Night's Del Norte High School Football Game. I really like the photograph
on
several levels. In fact, too many levels to even mention. It is just a
cool picture with some motivated and inspired students. Great stuff! As
Del Norte High School strives to build traditions and enthusiasm for
both their sports and academic programs, I can't help but think of all
the people who helped build the DNHS, "Community Cable Car".
reg Mizel, were busy pulling cables, digging the underground tunnels,
and planning for the future. It was an incredible amount of work. Even
the first year of students who graduated recently, spent time in the
dark and damp tunnels. They suffered through some tough defeats and too
many empty seats at basketball games and other sporting contests while
while visiting fans from other schools filled our bleachers and
out-yelled, out-spirited, and out-classed what we had going on. I admit
I am a sports fan, so I really do not understand how even high school
kids can be so busy sending texts to other students or instagrams that
they forget to watch, cheer, or support their fellow students on the
field of battle.
I hear from the big turnout at Friday Night Football game at DNHS, maybe times are really changing? It's about time. Maybe all the sweat and effort by so many teachers and volunteers has resulted in the both the kids and the community starting to get on board to support our teams.
I sure hope so.
Del Norte High School is an amazing school with incredible kids. Their
athletic program led by the Athletic Director, Mike Giaime has made
great strides to put together competitive teams. with the right balance
of emphasizing the importance of being student athletes. School first,
imagine that? Get to a game. Buy a ticket. Cheer our athletes on!
I do like the
photograph of the two kids as well as the sunset picture of our stadium
overlooking the Pacific Ocean. I like what it all r
epresents.
It is progress. As DNHS Principal, Greg Mizel releases the hand brake,
and rings the small brass bell hanging from the ceiling, I think we
should all pile on. After all a ride on a Cable Car is not the same
unless you are pressing aagainst someone you do not know and everyone is enjoying the thrill of the ride...together! Ding Ding!
epresents.
It is progress. As DNHS Principal, Greg Mizel releases the hand brake,
and rings the small brass bell hanging from the ceiling, I think we
should all pile on. After all a ride on a Cable Car is not the same
unless you are pressing aagainst someone you do not know and everyone is enjoying the thrill of the ride...together! Ding Ding!
Go Nighthawks!
Ray & Theresa Shay
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