Submitted by Marvin (not verified) on April 10, 2008 - 7:49am.
I feel great empathy for Mr. Lumley and his family. Hours of training for this major tournament have been for naught. I hope the Wake County School Board and the East Wake County High School will reconsider their decision to preclude the team from competing with their pears in the future.
The administration has obviously never been to a shooting competition. Shooting sports develop core principles in the young athletes. Competition teaches self discipline and respect of others. Leadership, team sprit, personal accountability for ones own actions are integral aspects needed in society. Shooting sports foster these and other outstanding traits in young athletes.
The administration needs to look into the decision they have made. Shotgun sports are ACUI collegiate and Olympic sports. Athletes in college have the opportunity to participate in collegiate national championships and receive All-American awards as any other recognized college sport.
I have walked in your shoes young man. As a member of the US Shooting Team the administration precluded US athletes from participation in the Moscow Olympics in 1980. I hope you and the community will exercise their voice at the next school board election. While outrage and rhetoric will abound your vote will count the most!
High School Shotgun Athletes
I feel great empathy for Mr. Lumley and his family. Hours of training for this major tournament have been for naught. I hope the Wake County School Board and the East Wake County High School will reconsider their decision to preclude the team from competing with their pears in the future.
The administration has obviously never been to a shooting competition. Shooting sports develop core principles in the young athletes. Competition teaches self discipline and respect of others. Leadership, team sprit, personal accountability for ones own actions are integral aspects needed in society. Shooting sports foster these and other outstanding traits in young athletes.
The administration needs to look into the decision they have made. Shotgun sports are ACUI collegiate and Olympic sports. Athletes in college have the opportunity to participate in collegiate national championships and receive All-American awards as any other recognized college sport.
I have walked in your shoes young man. As a member of the US Shooting Team the administration precluded US athletes from participation in the Moscow Olympics in 1980. I hope you and the community will exercise their voice at the next school board election. While outrage and rhetoric will abound your vote will count the most!