THE VERITAS
October 11, 2019
Covenant Christian High School
Volume 2: Issue 1
COVENANT’S “GODS” OF THE COURT
Unfortunately, not everyone is invited to play, nor does everyone who is invited want to play. Now before I go any further, there isn’t a clique within the teachers, I promise, it’s just that they don’t invite people who wouldn’t be interested in playing. For example, Mr. Ward. He would rather read a newspaper than pick up a basketball. Another example is Mr. Jackson. He has been invited multiple times by multiple teachers, but every time he has declined because he is busy, sleepy, and tired. If basketball was in the evening, he would probably go. The regular players try to invite everyone that would be interested, but some of the time they just say “no” due to reasons like children or that it’s too early.
Friday Basketball played at Butler University for Mr. Threlkeld’s (former Dean of Students) last day in May 2016. Article by Joann Ncube (‘21) The NBA has legends like Lebron, Kobe, Durant, and Curry, who have owned the courts. At Covenant, we have our own basketball legends. “Who?” you may ask. Well, it’s our teachers of course. Yes, the teachers that “yell” at us during class, the ones who teach us, the ones who put us to sleep with their soothing voices, the ones who care about us. Legends like Mr. Wilson, Mr. Fightmaster, Mr. Sparks, and many more come together every Friday morning to display their amazing basketball powers in front of the exciting and vibrant crowd of students in detention. I witnessed this amazing experience first hand, and I can tell you that it is something that everyone should experience. Coming in on Friday mornings is never upsetting knowing that I can witness the wondrous wonders of these teachers. This amazing experience started about the same time that Covenant became a school, about 25
For 25 years, our teachers have come together once a week to have fun and exercise together. If you ever get the chance, I suggest that you go, at least once in your Covenant career, to watch these legends come and storm the court together. It’s an opportunity that you wouldn’t want to miss.
years ago. Mr. Fishburn states, “Friday morning basketball started in the first year of the school. There were enough male teachers that wanted to get some exercise in, and even brought some outsiders in.” When I was there on September the 13th, I saw many of our beloved teachers run and sweat up and down the court. I also saw some of the teachers’ friends, but unfortunately, I couldn’t interview them because they got away from me too quickly. Multiple teachers have expressed that playing basketball on Friday morning has been a great way for the teachers to grow a closer bond outside of a school setting. Most teachers that have been invited to play have been playing since their first year teaching here. Mr. Hengge said, “It’s really just an opportunity to exercise and hang out with some of my friends.” Most of the teachers that were interviewed agreed with Mr. Hengge.
Photo by Elaina Essig (‘20)
Article by Joann Ncube (‘21)
Dear Dry Texters, You know when you leave chicken in the oven for too long? It tastes dry, and then there’s no seasoning to spice it up. Your friend might try to put salt, rosemary, or pepper on it. They might try to put sauces like barbecue, honey soy sauce, or honey mustard, but you just want it to be dry and flavourless. You want the chicken straight to the point— you just want it plain. This is what texting you is like. Texting you is just so plain and boring. You only ever stick to one word answers and give the information as it is. For your dear friends, add some juicy details, don’t give one syllable answers. Give well-thought out responses. The responses don’t need to be like your writing answers for your English teacher, but do something more than a plain dry text. I’m sorry, but texting you is like a dry chicken. No one wants you, ‘cause you dry baby. I’m sorry to say it, but you dry. We still love you, though. Sincerely,
Everyone Else