Showing up is not enough

By: Mary Laura Bragg

My beloved Mississippi State Bulldogs got their revenge last weekend on the Auburn Tigers.  After two last-second (not to mention heartbreaking) losses the past two years, they would not be denied on Saturday.  They fought for the reward of singing Hail State in the end zone as the Famous Maroon Band played the fight song.

They fought for the reward of hearing cowbells ringing so loud that people can’t even hear themselves think.  The Dogs worked their tails off, and they earned the right to celebrate.  To the victor goes the spoils – but in an uncorrupt, non-Andrew Jackson way.

So what is this topic doing on an education blog?  Bear with me.

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