The Blue Devils had another FANTASTIC game yesterday. They whomped Hargrave Military Academy 26-0. GO TEAM. Wil played and did a great job. His opponent was again a head taller and didn't crouch during the snap so Wil had this huge guy standing, with his left hip toward him... Wil did not let him gain an inch - ever.
After the game we had about twenty minutes with him before he had to go to the Chapel for the Commandants Corner. "That's where he yells at us about all the stuff we're not doing right." I asked him on a scale of one to ten, one - being you want to die and ten - being the best thing that you've ever had or done in your whole life, "How do you like school?", and he said an eight! WOW! Then I asked if he thought it was because we have always been so strict with him and he said absolutely. He said there are guys there who have no idea what discipline means and there are some real goof offs.
We also feel that this is real freedom for Wil compared to being at home. Yes, he has all the trappings of school and the military lifestyle But, he also has an allowance (which has been straightened out) that he can go and spend anytime he wants, he has a great t.v. and cable IN HIS ROOM and he has this huge boys club, just outside his barracks bunk, that he decides when, if and how much he wants to participate in.
I have to tell you he looks great. He was so eager to show off how to stand at attention and parade rest. The following pictures are of Wil at play (#70) Wil in uniform and at attention. There is also a picture of his barracks and Wil marching to Chapel. Enjoy.
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Hi Wil:
A first hello to you from Aunty Donna :)
Congratulatations on your success at your new school Wil!
This is my first posting to your blog and your parents have been doing a great job keeping up the comments.
I like number 70. That is the year I started high school, and the first football number for you!
What was your biggest adjustment after leaving home? I'm sure you missed giving your Mama lots of hugs and kisses, hee hee.
Are any of your team mates from your town?
My family is doing new things as well. I'm working part time and taking some serious dance classes at a dance studio.
Uncle Steve is going hunting this weekend, maybe he'll go hunting this time and not camping.
Gianna is in her junior year at Cornell and living in an apartment. She was living at the Pi Phi Sorority house last year, so she has a new "bunk" as well.
Did you know Gianna went to Italy this summer for engineering school?
She got to see the big soccer match between Italy and France!
Spoke with Maggie and Charlie today and discussed ideas for their upcoming birthdays. When I see you on my visit, you'll definately have to tell me your ideas for your birthday!
Very happy for you Wil, and how well you are doing at school. The pictures of you are just great.
Good luck on the upcoming football game!
xoxo
Aunty Donna
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