Dixie is 100 !!

This year is a special year at the high school I teach at. It is Dixie's 100th year. I love this place... the spirit, pride, tradition, and people.. make it one of the best places to be. I am excited for this year and all of the celebrations and activities that will be taking place. I am on the Centennial Committee (shocker) and am stoked to be involved in such a monumental year. I have decided that I am going to walk around and take many pics for my blog, the Dixie Blog, and Facebook. I have kinda turned into my dad. When I was younger, he would constantly walk around my youth activities and take pictures of everyone and everything. Back then, I would make fun of him. But now, I understand what he was doing. He wanted to be sure I remembered the good times in my life. I want these kids at Dixie.. to remember what an amazing school it is, and how lucky they are to participate in such an amazing birthday year. I love ya Dixie !! :)


At the beginning of each year, our awesome student council decorate the three levels of hallways at our school. This year was no exception, with colorful streamers, planes, and balloons throughout the school. There were also some awesome "Happy Birthday" Banners. We also had an opening assembly where we had some Dixie Alumni come speak to the kids. One of my favorites was Wilkinson... and old alumni that got in a terrible car accident and is now paralyzed. He has such a great attitude, and the kids were really receptive to his spirit and pride in Dixie.

Every year at the beginning of the year Dixie has a Club Spectacular. It is an opportunity for each club to set up tables and advertise the fun activities that they do throughout the year. Students are allowed to walk around and sign up with clubs that they think might interest them. This year there was a big variety... from Harry Potter Club... to to the Spanish Club.

Last weekend, Bridget (our librarian) and I spent all Friday night fixing up our display case. I loved looking at some of the old pics of Dixie, and touching some of the old letterman jackets, football helmets, and cleats. I felt like I was leaving my mark, on a place that so many great people have marked over the last 100 years. To be a part of that.. was special to me !