SUBMITTED PHOTOS
Above: Josh Thomas was part of five-person pep group that attended
all the girls and boys basketball games this past winter. Pictured
is, front row from left, Gideon Brainard, Camden Harris, and Thomas;
back row from left, Max Brainard and Clark Lemon.
One game I specifically remember
is the girl’s game against Madison
Southern. The girls were down
by sixteen at halftime. As a fan, I
realize I do not have any effect on
an athlete’s physical ability, but as
an athlete myself, I know fans can
most certainly enhance a player’s
concentration. We were committed
to doing our part as fans to help.
When the girls came out for the
second half of the game, they were
determined and motivated, and
went on to win 62-57.
COVID-19 PANDEMIC SPOILS
MY SENIOR YEAR
I’ve looked forward to being a
senior and walking the stage to
receive my diploma for as long as I
can remember. After all, this is the
year that my entire schooling was
leading up to. So when we were
sent home due to the COVID-19
Pandemic I was disappointed.
While missing out on senior
prom was regretful, I was more
disappointed knowing that I would
never get to play tennis for SWHS
again. I had worked hard to improve
my game and I had high hopes for
my senior season. I will cherish
the lasting friendships I’ve made
on and off the court, and I’ll never
forget the encouragement coaches
Michael and Lauren Childers gave
me. They taught me to believe in
myself and my abilities.
Another area close to my heart is
my work with Beacon Hill Baptist
Church, volunteering my time for
mission projects and ministering to
others in my community through
service. I am also a part of SLAM
(Students Leading Through Arts and
Music) at my church. Our mission
is to use our talents and abilities
to bring glory to God. We had to
cancel our summer mission trip
to Vermont, due to the pandemic.
While all of these cancellations are
frustrating, I know by the grace
of God and work of the Spirit, we
will get through this. So, in this
precarious time, I claim Joshua 1:9
“Have I not commanded you? Be
strong and courageous. Do not be
afraid; do not be discouraged, for
the LORD your God will be with you
wherever you go.”
8 • In Touch with Southern Kentucky June 2020