I am not a football fan. Many people would consider that blasphemy and demand that I repent for my sins against the American spirit. Honestly, game has never managed to enthrall me until the Red Lion vs. Dallastown game on November 4. The annual rivalry game changed the way I see football and school spirit.
Before this year, the players were just numbers to me, without names or faces. I did not know enough about the team or the game to become passionate.
I have felt obligated to go to one football game every year of my high school career. I would show up for the homecoming game and then consider my annual quota fulfilled. I was never really invested in the football culture until I started following the story of the team and their tale of commitment and determination.
Before this year, the players were just numbers to me, without names or faces. I did not know enough about the team or the game to become passionate.
I have felt obligated to go to one football game every year of my high school career. I would show up for the homecoming game and then consider my annual quota fulfilled. I was never really invested in the football culture until I started following the story of the team and their tale of commitment and determination.
This is an opinion piece that shows my ability to declare a position on a topic, in this case high school football, and strengthen my argument. I used personal anecdotes and experiences, as well as facts, to support my position.