ChiefGranny

WOO-HOO!!! I am so proud of Mary Gray. She's a special young lady - on and off the athletic field! Go ahead...bask in that prideful glow!!! By the way...I'm looking forward to election day! All the best wishes and good luck to you!

dumdum, I couldn't agree with you more about it being a sad day...let me repeat what I said earlier today on the other thread.. "Let me assure you that not everyone in the Vonore community agrees with the decision to bring Satterfield here and even more of us with the manner in which these things have been conducted. Many of us who do not support this, certainly haven't been asked and the opinions of those who were obviously didn't carry much influence. This hire and the resulting fall out from it - immediate and that yet to come grieves my heart. And once again...the kids lose. It is a sad day...for the kids...for Sequoyah...for the communities...and for many of us who have been there and worked from day one of SQHS over 13 years ago to try to make sure that nothing was ever decided nor support and encouragement given based on in what zip code a student, staff or supporter laid their head at night. We had made progress - until now - the wounds have been reopened and the distrust has resurfaced. And the divide expands..." My heart is with those boys above all...nothing justifies what has taken place over the last couple of weeks...I will be doing the only thing I know that is left to do...PRAY...With a heavy heart and in all sincerity, ChiefGranny (from Vonore AND a proud 13 year Chief supporter)

I have sat here for the last couple of weeks holding my tongue with my heart breaking because of the behavior on all sides and all levels of this situation. What a horrible example that has been set for our kids. A thousand times over I agree with all of those who have stated that it should be about the kids...not about winning or losing...but about teaching them the lessons and giving them the positive examples that they need to go out into adulthood and be positive, strong, and committed family and community members. Let me assure you that not everyone in the Vonore community agrees with the decision to bring Satterfield here and even more of us with the manner that these things have been conducted. Many of us who do not support this certainly haven't been asked and the opinions of those who were obviously didn't carry much influence. This hire and the resulting fall out from it - immediate and that yet to come grieves my heart. And once again...the kids lose. It is a sad day...for the kids...for Sequoyah...for the communities...and for many of us who have been there and worked from day one of SQHS over 13 years ago to try to make sure that nothing was ever decided nor support and encouragement given based on in what zip code a student, staff or supporter laid their head at night. We had made progress - until now - the wounds have been reopened and the distrust has resurfaced. And the divide expands...

Well, don't let the car door hit you on the way up the highway toward Blount County! I'm so very proud of our boys AND our coaches!!! We were a young team that played with heart, were coached with enthusiasm and discipline and were NEVER outclassed. There are a whole lot of things more important than the final record and certainly more important than whether or not you feel welcomed. It's about the kids - not you or any other "fan". I, for one, can't wait until next fall to see how this team grows and develops. Boys and coaches: There are a whole bunch of us who believe in you...keep up the good work!!! GO CHIEFS!!