The Methow Valley News (an excellent local paper) devotes a section to Liberty Bell High School sports, and Nova's picture has appeared twice this month on the girl's wresting team. Yes, girls participate in that tough and disciplined sport exactly like boys. Nova loves it. Who would have guessed?
The kids take all this for granted, but before Title 9 girls had segregated "gym class" and the boys played basketball. At least at our provincial high school. The prettiest and most athletic girls tried out for cheerleader, and were picked by a cruel popularity vote. It was the most coveted status, and about the only place to show off female athleticism in front of a sports audience.
It's wonderful, the choices young people have. Our nephew in Utah, a senior, wins multiple awards in the school's ballroom dance program. Wow.
Speaking of good things, we've had a wonderful visit with our Methow friends this weekend, catching up on all the Valley news and gossip. They are off to Mexico tomorrow morning, if the airline gods are favorable.
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