I stepped into the Patrick Henry High School gymnasium this past Tuesday morning and witnessed a mass of young humanity.
There were countless young students moving around. Members of the PHHS Link Crew were there to help them find their way. The school’s cheerleaders provided spirit on this early August morning.
The PHHS Class of 2029 was on campus to become oriented on the ins and outs of high school. According to the school, there are 677 freshmen this school year.
For them, it was a chance to take in the sights and feel of high school. For me, it was a chance to take a step back in time. Yes, a long step.
I graduated from high school back in the early 1980s.
It is safe to say that some of the parents of the Patrick Henry High kids I saw Tuesday morning had not even been born yet, or were quite young, when I strode onto my school’s football field back in Pennsylvania and received my diploma.
I had to chuckle Tuesday morning while walking around the gymnasium and being asked if I was either a teacher or a parent. Given I’ve never been neither, it was rather flattering that someone would ask. At least no one asked me if I was someone’s grandfather.
I try not to be biased. I’ve always felt it was quite important to write fairly and not give preferential treatment to anyone. That said, I would be lying if I said Patrick Henry High was not one of my favorite schools to cover.
I’ve generally found the staff there to be quite nice.
The students I briefly spoke with on Tuesday were beyond polite.
When I saw Principal Sandra White after arriving on campus, I gave her a “Roll Tide,” given that we both love the University of Alabama.
Given how intimidating being a ninth-grader can be, it seemed like most of the students were relaxed and having fun as they walked around the gymnasium. Much of that credit goes to the teachers who were there, the PHHS Link Crew, and others.
An annual right of passage had once again unfolded in front of my eyes. I was happy to have been a small part of it.
While I felt a tad older after leaving the gymnasium, I did so with a smile.
And with a little bit of bias, I will wear my new Patrick Henry High School shirt with pride as I make my way around San Diego.
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