David Grix:  

From the Story Wizard I always wanted to be an athelete when I grew up. My family and friends thought that was a ridiculous idea. As it turns out, they were wrong. I played Semi-Pro football in the mid to late 70's (Field Goal Kicker/Punter for the West Palm Beach Barracudas and Riviera Beach Cobras) and I was a professional Jai Alai Player in the 80's and early 90's in Newport RI. What's the wildest thing you ever did in school? Ah yes... One day I was playing varsity soccer in 1973 (Harding's 1st year of soccer)... It was FREEZING and I was on the sidelines in my sweat pants. Coach Gardner told me to "get in there," so I removed my sweat pants and sped onto the field... It felt a bit drafty. I looked down to notice I was only wearing a jock strap, and boy... the sideline looked a million miles away The team huddled around me and walked me back to my shorts. Wouldn't you know it? That was the first time Harding Soccer had the Cheerleaders show up for a game. I can laugh about it now... but when it was announced over the loudpeaker during homeroom, I could have died. LOL Where have you lived? Why did you move? I missed a Harding graduation in 1974 due to my father retiring from the military and moving to Florida. My heart and home will always be with the Harding Knights. Outside of Rhode Island in the late 80's and early 90's, I've lived in sunny Florida. The one person from my past who I'd most like to see again is... Make it four plus... Roy Berger, Mike D'aloia, Tim M...Expand for more