Mudsock to
Fully Stocked
No question the town of Fishers has gone through a few changes
since the days of William Conner. I
gather from a quick search that at one time this area (not really a town yet)
was called Mudsock. Later the name
changed to reflect a function of the railroad, so we were called Fishers
Switch. Eventually the reference to the
railway was dropped, and we became simply Fishers. As time passed, the town continued to grow
dramatically, especially in the last 30 years, and the result is that we are
currently the fourth or fifth largest school district in Indiana—depending on
which source you reference.
Current History
One of the events making current history is the Mudsock football
game played yearly between the Royals and Tigers. It's an amazing thing to witness a high
school game that garners this much attention.
Last Friday, around 10,000 people showed up for the festivities. Tailgating started early, TV trucks lined the
alley between the school and stadium, helicopters flew in and out, and the
stands filled with blue and red. Many
colleges and universities would envy a turnout like we had.
The Mudsock game is perhaps the premier in-season football event
in the state, and I venture to guess there aren't too many high school football
games around the nation that bring in this many fans or have the hype we
experienced last Friday. Fishers has
come a long way from its humble muddy crossroad beginnings.
The Logistics
An event like the Mudsock football game, however, doesn’t just
spring into existence or maintain its unique characteristic without
considerable concerted effort. An
incredible amount of planning and logistical support went into pulling off
Friday’s game. From the outside, it may
seem routine—just a larger version of a regular football game, like thousands
of others taking place on a Friday nights across the nation. Those doing the planning know all too well
the time and energy it takes to pull off an event that ensures 10,000 people
can safely and comfortably enjoy the spectacle.
The planning is far from routine.
The same can be said for much of what goes on inside our
school. Day in and day out we have 3,000
students walking through our doors. And
we repeat this “event” 180 days a year.
Take a moment to consider the logistics of keeping Hamilton Southeastern
High School open and education taking place on a daily basis.
Whether it is a band concert, an art show, a club meeting, serving
lunch to several thousand students, or a single lesson in a classroom, an
incredible amount of thoughtful preparation and effort makes it all
happen. You may not get the news
coverage of the Mudsock football game, but those of us on the inside know and
appreciate all of the time and work that goes into making each day, each class,
and each activity look “routine.”
So you win the Mudsock, Hamilton Southeastern. It may not be the official one that is
presented to sports teams, but your good work and thoughtful approach to
education is every bit as important and appreciated. Whatever your role at HSE, kudos to you and
all you do for the students of HSE.
It’s a great day to be a Royal!
Phil
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