http://blogs.fruitportschools.net/swilson A Tradition of Excellence Sat, 27 Dec 2008 16:58:24 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en With the new year there is much to be done to get ready for the 2009 Varsity Football Season. 1.  See Coach Wilson about your game number.  This would be for upcoming Juniors or new players to the program. 2. Make sure you are requesting Strength and Speed as an elective class ... http://blogs.fruitportschools.net/swilson/2008/12/27/2009-football-season-things-to-get-done/ The weight room will be closed over the Christmas (Holiday) Break.  The weight room will be open after school when school resumes on January 5th.  Enjoy the holidays! http://blogs.fruitportschools.net/swilson/2008/12/21/christmas-holiday-break-weight-lifting-schedule/ On Saturday, December 13th, several members of the football team donated time to build another wheelchair ramp.   This group of fine young men braved to cold and snow and built a ramp for Mr. Patrick Porter (who is the grandfather of one of our freshman players, PJ Dupont).  Team members ... http://blogs.fruitportschools.net/swilson/2008/12/18/trojans-build-another-wheelchair-ramp/ For the 8th year the varsity football players took part in the "adopt-a-player" program.  Individual players were "adopted" by elementary classrooms and once a week they visited them and took part in classroom activities.   Players helped give spelling tests, read to the class, went to gym, played at recess, and helped out in ... http://blogs.fruitportschools.net/swilson/2008/12/18/2008-adopt-a-player-program/ 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 ... http://blogs.fruitportschools.net/swilson/2008/10/13/football-team-sings-national-anthem/ 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, ... http://blogs.fruitportschools.net/swilson/2008/10/13/2008-wheelchair-ramp-project/ 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 http://blogs.fruitportschools.net/swilson/2008/09/25/2008-spirit-order-form/ 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 ... http://blogs.fruitportschools.net/swilson/2008/07/24/scrimmage-information/ 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 ... http://blogs.fruitportschools.net/swilson/2008/07/24/check-calendar-for-changes/ 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 ... http://blogs.fruitportschools.net/swilson/2008/07/13/2008-golf-outing-rescheduled/