Little Town - Big Heart

Last Thursday evening, September 17, there was a "Spirit Parade & Bonfire" here in Wellsville. It was a pep rally in preparation for Friday's big game known as the "Black & Blue Brawl" against the Indians of Southern Local. The black & blue is play on words referring to school colors plus some hard nosed football. The parade formed up on Center St. in front of Daw Middle School and went to the stadium.

What appeared to be just about the entire student body and many of the ville residents turned out to cheer the Tigers on. It looked like half of the student body was in the parade. The parade was led by the flag girls and the WHS Band. There were football players and cheer leaders from every team in town from varsity to midget league younger ones. Members of the WPD & the WVFD were also present providing security and fire safety while escorting the parade participants.

The area behind the stadium was just about filled to capacity with not only students but many of their coaches, teachers, parents and other members of the community supporting and cheering on the hometown team. It was heartening to witness especially after most have been going all day either in the classroom or on their jobs. The enthusiasm was contagious. Obviously there was a lot of work in organizing the well orchestrated event. That's the way folks are in the ville, always finding the extra time to pitch in with support for younger members of the community.

It truly is a town with a big heart...

ole nib