I thought it was a pretty neat story. A high school girl was crowned Homecoming Queen (in a football uniform with full pads) and then ends up kicking the winning field goal in the football game.
I always enjoy a lady who can turn stereotypes on their heads, especially if she can look good going it.
According to the article, this same young lady sports a 4.0 gpa and serves as the student body treasurer. Who can really tell from a newspaper article, but she seemed sweet and humble despite her impressive accomplishments.
I am a big fan of the fact that she is a good student. As much as I love the drama of a winning field goal, I'm a believer that academics have to come before extracurriculars.
I hope my daughter has plenty of role models like this in her future. I'd much rather she admire a football playing homecoming queen than Katy Perry and the rest of the current crop of pop queens.
I want my little girl to grow up knowning that she can be anything and that it's possible to be feminine and still kick a little ass.
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Now this is a great post indeed. I too like these kinds of gals. I was one of them. In a different way, but I was one of them.
Have a terrific day. :)
"I'd much rather she admire a football playing homecoming queen than Katy Perry and the rest of the current crop of pop queens."
AMEN to THAT!!!
That is one kick ass little lady.
Wow such a cool story! I'm a big believer in academics first than extra's. More scholarship money is given for academics than sports.
I do think that there are celebs that are doing really good works, I like Lady Gaga stand on bullying but damn put some clothes on!
With a mom like you, how can she miss?
what's wrong with pop queens? come on...they're just entertainers.
:)
That is a great story! She is an awesome role model!
Yeah, I saw that, too. I thought it was cool she didn't make a big deal out of winning before she made the big kick. :-)
There's plenty of role models out there for our daughters, they might not be as flashy as pop celebs.
Interesting read! I caught this post from your title and glad that I found it! Keep up the great work with your blog and I look forward to reading your next post!
Amen to that! That's a fantastic story!
Love it! I'd love to hear what this girl ends up like in 10, 20 years!
Awesome!!!
Wow! What an inspiration this young lady is. Academics, sports, and social life. Great combination.
Yeah! It is so refreshing to hear stories like that! I have the same hope for my daughter. I hope she is as feminine and sassy as she chooses to be, while accomplishing anything her heart desires, even when society says it's only something a man can do.
I think it is important that kids do have fun and know that they can do anything! The world doesn't revolve around pop queens....
If I had a daughter, I would hope the same as you.
I loved this story! And the interview with the young lady was awesome, in fact, I am going to try and tie it in to my next YW lesson.
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