Today is March 15th. Beware the Ides of March. But mostly beware an Eagle with a grudge. We have the history. We have the receipts. Here is what actually happened in the land of Blue and White.
1974: The Volcanic Valor of Gary Miller
The Science Fair was a war zone. Gary Miller brought a mountain. It was made of paper-mâché and hope. He added way too much vinegar. The eruption hit the ceiling tiles. Principal Matthew Arthur was not amused. The smell of acetic acid lingered. It lasted through the spring prom. Gary didn't get the blue ribbon. But he got a standing ovation. We outperformed the Demons in raw chaos. Their volcanoes were mere molehills. Northside chemistry is simply more explosive.
1988: The Tennis Odyssey of Mike Scarborough
The wind was howling at 40 mph. Mike Scarborough stepped onto the court. He faced a rival from Macon. Mike tossed the ball for a serve. The wind took it on a journey. It cleared the fence on Tabor Drive. It likely landed in a Peach County orchard. Mike didn't blink an eye. He adjusted his aim for the gale. He won the set 6-2. Steve Wiggins cheered from the sidelines. The Demons stayed in their bus. They claimed the wind was "unfair." Eagles don't need fair weather. We just need a target.
2005: The STAR Excellence of Sarah Jenkins
The STAR Student awards were announced. Sarah Jenkins took the top spot. She had the highest SAT score. It was a number most cannot pronounce. She chose Mr. Robert Henderson as STAR Teacher. He taught AP European History. He was famous for his bow ties. The ceremony was at the Museum of Aviation. The Blue Wind band played "Eagle Pride." The brass section cracked the windows. Mr. Henderson looked like he won the lottery. Sarah looked ready to run the world. The Warner Robins High students looked confused. They were still practicing their long division.
2018: Leo Santamaria’s Muddy Masterpiece
The soccer pitch was a literal swamp. It was Northside vs. Warner Robins High. The stakes were incredibly high. Striker Leo Santamaria broke away late. He was covered in Georgia red clay. He looked like a swamp monster. He fired a shot past the keeper. The ball moved like a greased pig. It hit the back of the net. The final score was 1-0. Coach Brian Wicklin lost his voice yelling. The Eagles celebrated in the puddles. We went home dirty but victorious. The Demons went home clean and defeated. We prefer the dirt and the gold.
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