Choir Teacher, Sarah Bowmen, thought it would be a great idea for the football team to sing the National Anthem before one of the high school’s athletic events.  She had to first convince Coach Wilson that the boys could do it, then she had to see if enough of the players would take it seriously and be willing to put in the extra time to do it.  More than half the team said they would like to take part!  They started in the beginning of September and stayed after practice one day a week to work with Ms. Bowmen.  Finally, on Thursday, October 9th, before the volleyball game between Fruitport and Tri-County, 30 of the varsity football players walked into the gym and sang the National Anthem with pride and dignity.

The team would like to thank Ms. Bowmen for not only her time and effort, but also for believing in them.

Several members of the Varsity Football Team donated part of their weekend to build a wheelchair ramp on Saturday, September 27th.  The ramp was built for Judy Hiemstra, who is the mother of one of our Edgewood elementary teachers, Kathy Six.

 The builders where; Wade Ackerson, DeAngelo Beane, Kevin Fortier, Dominic McFee, Logan Closs, Mike Hall, Rodger Scott, Jared Rickert, Bill Burns, Matt Gibbs, Evan Kamp, and Coach Josh Fri.

 Nice Job men!

Check out the Online photo album to see more pictures.

Print out the attached file (order form) and send it and money to Coach Wilson.

 Make sure your information is clearly written and indicate if you want name and number on the back of sweatshirt orders, and number on the front of orders for shorts and sweatpants.

2008-spirit-order-form.pdf

All three levels (Varsity, JV, and Freshman) will be traveling to Grand Rapids Kenowa Hills High School on Thursday, August 21st for this year’s scrimmage.  The JV and Freshman will start at 2:00 PM on the practice fields and the varsity will start at 5:00 PM in the stadium.   Schools attending will be Fruitport, Kenowa Hills, Ottawa Hills, and Whitehall.

Click on the following site for directions to Kenowa Hills.  http://www.mapquest.com/mq/1-hgBS97*h

Go to Online Calendar on the right to see schedule changes.  Varsity Conditioning/Weight Lifting will continue from 6:30 - 8:30 AM.  JV / Freshman will condition from 6:00 - 7:30 PM.

Varsity Practice will start on August 11th and run from 7:00 - 11:30 AM.

JV / Freshman practice will start on August 11th and run from 8:00 - 11:30 AM.

This schedule will run until Friday, August 22nd, with the exception of the Scrimmage on Thursday, August 21st.

The week of Monday, August 25th, practice will change to 3:00 - 6:00 PM.  JV/Freshman will travel to Reeths Puffer on Wednesday, August 27th, and the Rockets varsity visiting Fruitport on Thursday, August 28th.

 There will be practice on Monday, August 28th (Labor Day) from 3:00 - 6:00 PM.

School starts on Tuesday, August 29th and practice will move to after school from 3:15 - 6:40 PM daily.

The Golf Outing at Terra Verde has been rescheduled to Saturday, August 2nd.  Start time will be 8:00 AM.  A letter will be sent out to all team captains with additional information.  If you cannot participate on that date, you will be given a full refund.   Contact Coach Wilson @ swilson@fruitportschools.net or Rex Robinson @ rrobinson00@verizon.net if you have any questions or concerns. 

Fruitport Trojan varsity football players volunteered some of their time to help the Fruitport Lion’s Club during Fruitport’s annual “Old Fashioned Days”.  Players help with the 5/10 K road race by being timers and road marshals.  Players also helped down at Pomona Park with the “Kiddie Games” activities.  Check out the pictures at our Online Photo Album on the right.

There will be a short sign-up meeting for a 9th, 10th, and 11th grade boys on Tuesday, June 3rd after school.

The varsity meeting will be in the new cafeteria.

The JV meeting will be in room 117.

Questions?

Varsity players - see Coach Wilson

JV players - see Coach Stebelton

Ian Armstrong was one of twelve student/athletes to earn a $500 scholarship from The Michigan High School Coaches Association.   Ian will receive his award at half-time of the All Star game at Michigan State University on Saturday, July 19th .  Ian is the son of Darryl and Karen Armstrong. 

Click on the link below to read more information from the MHSFCA Newsletter (page 7).

Click here for MHSFCA May Newsletter

Dr. Pierce will again be on campus to provide sports physicals for the 08-09 school year.  The cost is $18.00. Please make checks payable to Dr. Pierce.  Also, pick up a physical card ahead of time in the athletic office.  The athletic handbook and consent forms can be downloaded by clicking on the link below.  Completed physical cards and consent forms must be on file in the office prior to participation in tryouts or practices.

The schedule for Dr. Pierce is as follows:
Tuesday, May 6 - High School
Tuesday, May 13 - Middle School

Wednesday, July 30th - Walk-in physicals @ Third Ave. Family Clinic

Time - 8:00 am till noon                       Cost - $18

Click here to download a copy of the Athletic Handbook