The Grapevine: Replacing the News with the Olympics and Rewinding to Days at Broadway Junior High
By Rosalyn Queen on August 01, 2024 from The Grapevine
Recently, I thought I would take a break from the political day to day stories and tune into the Olympics. I guess I am what you might call a fanatic.
Other than Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune, I watch news channels all day long. I must admit it is repetitious, but I do enjoy the news.
So, I am so glad that I can take a break and enjoy the Olympics. The opening ceremony was great, and it brought back memories of my visit to Paris several years ago. The Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triumph, and the Louvre were just a few of the landmarks I remember. My memory slipped back in time, and I remembered the French language and my classes with Jane Maxwell. Although I am not fluent, I did recognize a lot of the words in the remarks.
Then I decided to browse through the schedule of events and once again I slipped back to my gym classes at Broadway Junior High School. Our gym teacher was Tyson Kishbaugh, and, in my opinion, he really contributed to our being well rounded individuals.
The first six-week period of spring we competed and enjoyed learning games that are featured in the Olympics. I remember the long jump and the high jump. I especially liked the high jump as we sailed over the stick hoping that stick did not fall as it was raised inch by inch. On the long jump, we ran to the line and tried as hard as we could to make a long land on the mats.
We also learned how to race as a team and how to pass off the baton to other members of our relay team. Shot put was another event we participated in as well as pole vaulting. We had a tumbling team, which could have been an introduction to gymnastics. Back then girls played three-court basketball. Two guards in the opponent’s basket, a center in the middle court and two forwards in our court. A little different but we learned the basics.
So now, thanks to Mr. Kishbaugh, I really have a basic understanding of the competition. For the next 10 days, I will be reliving my days at Broadway Junior High. I only wish that these programs were being used in our school systems today. Granted I will not be participating in the Olympics, but I am a more rounded person because of my understanding of the events.
I guess I should set the record straight, I will watch a little bit of news over the next 10 days. Just a reminder summer is slipping away, so be sure to plan a little get away and remember to get your fresh produce at the Clarksburg and Bridgeport Farmers Markets.
Stay healthy stay in touch with me at spanishqueen86@aol.com, and until next week “Now You Have Heard It Through The Grapevine.”
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