Everyone just kind of looks at you in a whole new light because, I mean, it's a real blend of masculine and feminine high-school life.

Most of my fights, I push the pace. I'm the aggressor.

Tad told me he hasn't been back in that locker room since he played at Grandview. He told me he remembered what a dump it was. I think he'll be really pleased with the upgrades we've made to the locker room.

Tad's story is one of perseverance. We're really pleased he will be able to attend our event.

We're still looking for donations of items for the auction. We're particularly interested in items that are related to athletics. Anything that people would want to own and bid on.

This year, we'll be holding the smoker a little later in the evening then we did last year.