South Garland High School - Sabre Yearbook (Garland, TX)

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Football Season Includes Football Managers and Trainers xy get 'S .-P. ,K X : If Senior Sherri Schell has been a trainer every season for four years. Sherri was also head trainer for the girls athletics depart- ment. She commented that this was the first year six girl trainers had assisted the foot- ball team. Along with the football, baseball was one of her priorities, also. When asked the question, What are some of your responsibilities? Sherri add- ed, to cover all games and practices. She was also required to take care of injuries that occurred during the events. Trainers were expected to attend all athletic prac- tices and games during the season. This sometimes totaled approximately twenty- five hours a week. Hoping to explore the medical field, Sherri explained, I enjoy helping people, also I feel it is a good experience. When asked what was the most enjoyable aspect of be- ing a trainer, Sherri responded, just meeting all types of people. Girl football managers were seniors Dena Chambers, Sharon Arthur, Jill Thompson, and juniors Kendra Barksdale and Donna Smith. Their basic responsibilities were tak- ing care of the equipment and supplying the athletes with water and towels. Their managing duties ranged from approximately sixteen to twenty hours per week. The managers as well as the trainers were re- quired to attend all workouts and games. Football is more than just a game, it is a fellowship of a group of people. We talk about various topicsg it's just one big fami- ly, stated Dena. Fellow manager Sharon added, I learned that it is more than a bunch of people on the field running with a football, and l learned that it is more than a game: it is a personal gain. Jill explained, I have been taught a new meaning to the word respect. My finger is held ever so high when the Alma Mater is played. Juniors Kendra and Donna expressed basically the same thoughts, The most positive aspect of being a manager is building close relationships with players, trainers, and other managers, as well as assisting the coaches. so Managers Jill Thompson, Sharon Arthur, and Dena Chambers show their Colonel spirit. Football managing keeps Jill and Dena in shape. Donna Smith and Kendra Barksdale prepare water bottles.