WSJ Journal
Section D (Personal Journal):
This is a must-read for Willistonites, and perhaps Catholics (when you read the article, you will see why I say that). The sports page is a full page on Missy Franklin, the Olympic Swimmer. There is a Williston connection. It's an incredible story. As you may recall, she won four gold medals at the Olympics last year at the age of 16 or 17. After winning, she decided to forgo an estimated $3 million a year in endorsements to remain amateur; she returned to her high school, where she is, of course, on her high school swim team. And wow, does that make the rival schools in Colorado really, really, really upset. Go to the first link. It's quite a story. Coincidentally, at Missy Franklin's wiki page, it is said her favorite swimmer is Natalie Coughlin. The "Coughlin" name is very, very familiar in Williston; I do not know if there is a connection. Probably too much to hope for.More than just an oil patch.
The best thing about this video: seeing my high school colors again, orange and black. Wow. Great memories. The Olympic-size indoor swimming pool was built long before the current boom. The Williston High School fieldhouse carries the name of Phil Jackson, the NBA basketball coach and WHS alum.
Section C (Money and Investing): nothing of interest to come back to.
Section B (Marketplace): nothing of interest to come back to.
Section A: nothing here. The op-eds are good, but I won't post the links. They are not that good. Looks like I'll be spending my time on Tolkien.
WHS,smallest enrollment per class in class A sports, yet these girls tend to kick some heiney in competition with most of the teams. Now with a state of the art new 50 meter pool and recreation complex being built I dare say we'll be competitive for years to come. Continue the great blog, thanks.
ReplyDeleteI have always been impressed how competitive WHS has been over the years.
DeleteThank you for your kind words. Have a great 2013.