Our hearts are so heavy tonight as we struggle to cope with the news we received today about Ian Gemery's death. We are holding his family, friends and the Hanover High School and Norwich communities in our thoughts. Several of the soccer teams have discussed a desire to honor Ian's memory, and we will work with the athletic administration to make this happen in an appropriate way. We'll address in this blog post matters about tomorrow's Freshman game and other matters which seem trivial and mundane. We are in agreement that every student can make individual choices about team participation tomorrow, but that we will go forward with our planned schedule. The routine of school and sports is part of the process of community, and a source of support.
The Freshmen will host Manchester Memorial on the HHS turf field at 4:30. We'd love to use the scoreboard both tomorrow and Saturday, but we need some parent volunteers to operate the clock.
Please contact Coach Grabill if you are available to do this. Training is provided.
The Varsity will practice on the turf immediately after the Freshman game. Varsity players should be completely ready to go at 6:15, and may warm up on the football practice field. Please be ready on time. Varsity players are reminded to bring their black jerseys (and checks) to the Atrium tomorrow before school.
Please be in touch if you need to talk. I am available throughout the day tomorrow, and will be at school most of the day.
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