Have you ever had a dream?  Have you ever wondered what it would feel like if that dream came true?

Some of you may remember former Chief Tanner who transferred this year to Glades Day School.  While I had the pleasure of being his teacher in Integrated Science and Biology, I actually first met him when he was a little kid who would come to school with his father (who is a “Tribal Elder” and who has taught at SCHS almost since its opening).

About two weeks ago, Tanner came to see me in my Bio class to say hi.  After we talked about our favorite topic — football (he had to remind me that my team (USF) lost horribly to Rutgers.   He informed me that his football team was doing well and that they had a shot at going to the State Championship — if they got through Regionals first.

I am proud to report that Tanner’s team indeed WON the state finals in football and is now the STATE DIVISION IA CHAMPS FOR 2009-2010!  Imagine my surprise on Saturday when I read online that he had won!

So, I guess the message I want to leave you with is……your dreams CAN indeed come true!

PS…..I took the picture at my University’s Homecoming Game.  Perhaps Tanner will play for the AWESOME University of South Florida!  Go Bulls!