There a lot of things that I love about living in a small community. Recently, I was reminded of the pride a small town has for the people who make up that community.
Our local college basketball team won the National NAIA Basketball Championship. This team brings this community together in a positive way. The team is made up of upstanding students and a coach that has given more than 40 years to the program. They are definitely positive role models in our community.
In honor of this championship, the town decided to throw an impromptu welcome home parade. Every business on Main Street had some type of sign in their window. And, since we were honoring the college basketball team, why not throw in the local high school teams that have recently won State Championships.
It was a cold and rainy afternoon, but several hundred people turned out to show their support.
Each team carried its banner with pride.
Local businesses provided trucks for each of the teams to ride on. Again, this was a show of the support that the community has for these athletes.
That’s the local news reported in the background in the white car. He was heading back to the station in time to file his report for the 6:00pm newscast.
You could see the excitement on the faces of these boys. They were just as excited for the parade as the rest of us. I heard that a few of them we so nervous to be paraded down Main Street.
I am proud to live in a community that recognizes the success of the people who live here.
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