DON McCORMACK
Paying a Monday morning visit to the variety store...
Ringing true
As secretary at Geneva High School, Helen Patrick is certainly on the inside when it comes to the goings on at the institution of learning.
However, now she’s looking for some outside help.
“ I am working on the moving of the bell that is presently in front of the old high school and cannot locate any timeframe that it was moved to its present location,” she said. “I t must have been in the summer of 1979. If anyone has any pictures or information, I would appreciate hearing from you.”
The bell has become sort of a crusade for her.
“I have been able to follow the bell from its origin and each move it made but have not been able to find anything about its move to the Sherman Street building.
“Thanks for any help I can get!”
Two thumbs up!
Mrs. Patrick echoed our thoughts on the DVD compiled by Norm Potter, a 1982 Geneva graduate, titled “Home Field.”
The project chronicles the history of the Geneva High School football program.
“I have seen the video and it is better than spectacular,” she said. “Norm came over and with my husband, Don, spent a good amount of time rummaging through Don’s memory and our yearbooks... we have a ton).”
She couldn’t say enough about how “Home Field” moved her.
“Norm has done a fantastic job trying to include as much of Geneva football history and as accurately as possible,” Helen said. “There are so many changes Geneva Schools are going through now that it is great to preserve its history.”
At $25 and available at Winner’s Circle Trophy Shop in Geneva, she agrees it’s a bargain, especially with all proceeds being sent back into the school system.
“Anyone who ever played football at Geneva is going to love the DVD,” she said. “I enjoyed seeing Dan Patrick and some of the other GHS grads that have gone through our system.
“It brought back many memories!”
Tennis, anyone?
Watching the men’s final from Wimbledon between Roger Federer and Andy Roddick on Sunday was compelling stuff.
The strength, stamina, dexterity and guts displayed by both players is what sport is all about.
Yes, Roddick came out on the short end against Federer — as he almost always does — dropping a remarkable fifth set, 16-14.
But I had the feeling the American gained more in this loss than he has in most of his wins.
Great stuff.
McCormack is the sports editor of the Star Beacon. Reach him at donmac@suite224.net.
