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Homecoming in Tyler Texas

September 12th, 2010

It’s that time of year in East Texas again. The time high school football players and debutants eagerly await, and once it’s over they remember it for the rest of their lives. Of course I’m referring to Homecoming! As someone who attended a small private school neither homecoming, nor prom were major parts of my high school experience. Consequently, as a Jr. High and High School teacher, I’ve been educated by my students as they go through the process of preparation.

Six Man FootballHistorically these traditions have not been a major part of private, religious education, but in recent years, private school parents and students have expressed the desire for a more traditional high school experience in the most positive sense. To meet this demand even smaller institutions have started making them a part of their fall calendars. Case in point, King’s Academy held its Homecoming football game and dance this weekend. While the school is on the small side, the student body forges ahead, determined to uphold the time honored rituals of college- prep schools. One interesting aspect of holding these events in a smaller school is that everyone participates. Attendance is always good thanks to a rather positive function of peer pressure. The football team makes up around half the male population of King’s, which says a lot for the student’s school spirit in my opinion.

After a tough loss at last year’s homecoming game, (which is actually played at Grace Community’s field), The King’s Academy Royal Knights bounced back in a big way this year. They defeated the Bloomburg Wildcats fifty seven to thirty. It’s good to see the opportunities growing for private school students. With more challenging academics than most public institutions, and an expanding field of extra- curriculars, private and religious schools are more and more looking like the best of both worlds.

For more information on six- man football look for my previous articles entitled Six- Man Pre- Season Football Begins in Tyler TX, and Six- Man Football Returns to Tyler by simply clicking on the following links: http://www.tylertxdirectory.com/3384/six-man-preason-football-begins-in-tyler-texas/, http://www.tylertxdirectory.com/223/six-man-football-returns-to-tyler/.

Hallmark

December 15th, 2009

As Christmas roles in my “candy” themed Christmas tree begins to crowd with ornaments. For us its tradition to get ornaments for everyone in the family. This task is much more difficult than just picking up a few balls at Wal-Mart. The ornament has to be meaningful, or remind you of that person, to show that you were thinking of them. For this reason, my first pace to shop is always Hallmark. With their walls orderly filled with all different ornaments its easy to find the perfect one. Movie themes are a big hit. It seems like every year there is a “Christmas Story” ornament in the mix. So if it’s the “Baby’s first Christmas” or if your like me and your Christmas has a sweet tooth you can always find your preference here.

I don’t think there is anywhere else that is a better shopping spot for Christmas presents for Grandparents. What do grandparents love more that pictures of their grandchildren? Or a beautiful nativity scene for the living room, and not to mention the singing booty shaking Santa that we all love. Also for those friends that you see only every once in a while, and your not sure if you should send them something or not, get them an unforgettable card from the well known, large card selection.

For the men in your family you can stuff their stocking full of school spirit. Hallmark offers a large selection items to show off your favorite college school spirit. See your husband get excited about his stocking this year!

Hallmark has what you need to throw a perfect birthday party. Now available you can order personalized plates. You can personalize with words or pictures. There is all different themes that you can use, Disney Princesses, Cars, Cowboys, First birthdays, and so much more. Also you can do personalized plates and cups for weddings. Check out their website for more information on this new product.

There are two Hallmark stores in Tyler, both are full of cards and all you need for the perfect holiday!