Team Red and Orange School Spirit.

Our Youngest Grandchild is a Senior!!

It's official, Mylee Jo has stepped into her Senior year!  How in the world did this happen so fast?  I blinked, and here we are.  

Most of you probably already know she attends a private Christian prep school, and let me just say, they know how to kick off a school year with spirit and purpose. 

School technically started last Wednesday, but I say the REAL beginning is today.  Those first few days were more like a pep rally, orientation and reunion rolled into one big celebration. 

Wednesday began with chapel, followed by a general assembly that was much like a convocation.  Faith and fellowship set the tone...   Happy?   I am thrilled..... knowing her year as well as that of all the students and staff  began with a focus on the Lord. 

Then came Tuesday.....Team Day! 

On the first day, students are given a group (not classes.. this is just what they call home groups...a bonding group per say, for the year)  These groups compete in challenges throughout the year, building friendships and a sense of community that extends beyond classrooms and textbooks.  Each group has it's own color.....Yellow, Blue, Green, Red and Purple.  Our Mylee is proudly team red and you would better believe that she dressed the part!!

Can you guess which one is Mylee?

Shanda teaches at this same school and her team is Team Blue!

By Friday, things had kicked into high gear with Orange Day.....one of the official school colors.  Picture the entire school decked out, head to toe in orange.  The day is filled with activities, games, and school spirit flowing through the halls like a giant pep rally.  It's not just about fun, it's about starting the year united, energized and excited for what is ahead.   A lot of bonding time!!

I'm guessing you can't find Mylee is the above picture?  

If you guessed the one with the orange arrow above her head, then you guessed right.  

This morning, the books finally open, and classes begin for real.  But I think it's beautiful that the school carved out those first days just for connection.  A great way to welcome new students and a great way to connect after a summer break.  Just a sweet reminder that everyone belongs and that school isn't just about academics.  It's also about spirit, character and faith.  

So, here we are, watching our "Baby" step into her last year of High School.  My heart is full.  Senior year is such a milestone and it includes late night study sessions, football games, senior pictures, senior sunrise, senior brunch and sooo much more.  It will be full of the "last" things that they do in High School.  

Time really does fly by, doesn't it?  One day you're tying their shoes and watching them perform in their very first kindergarten school play....snaggle tooth and all.  Next you're watching them drive off in their first car after getting their Drivers License.   

I am so very excited to hear about the stories of what this year brings and to learn about all the victories that comes Mylee's way this year.  I pray that her senior year will be filled with growth, lots of laughter, lifelong memories, and God's guidance in every decision she makes.  May her "Team RED" spirit shine as brightly as her future. 

Shug....🔴