I am not a person who has ever had a great deal of school spirit. In fact, I have hardly had any at all. I don't like sports. I don't understand football. I have never been a fan of our team. I have always begrudged the funds received by the athletic department at the expense of academics. But when the Vandals won the homecoming game last weekend, the whole town was in a better mood, and it was contagious.
And to the girl who threw me the "rock on" sign from the open window of your car while yelling "Go Vandals!"... I was confused at first, until I realized that I was wearing a Vandal tee-shirt emblazoned with our school colors. And then I was surprised - and even happy - to realize that I, too, felt a swell of pride well up in my chest. Thank you. You made my day.
Who knows?... Maybe I'll even go to a game one of these times. There may be a little silver and gold in these veins after all.
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