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The high school athletes playing is the most important thing. They must find a way to have a season, even if it is delayed. Even if there are no fans allowed. No doubt I would be disappointed in not seeing high school football this year. I have only missed 4 total PNG football games in 55 years. I could survive not seeing the games, but the players need the opportunity to showcase their talents. Praying God will overcome this virus, quickly!

God Bless & bring comfort to his loved ones!

It is time to end this thread. I will not have people attacking me personally, nor will I respond to uneducated claims directed at me, because I can support my point of view, instead of belittling those who have an opposing view. This is my last response to this volatile thread. God bless all of you including SmashMouth.

Oh cool, a multiple level question: 1) First, to clarify, The Stars & Bars, which is the original Confederate Flag is not the Battle Flag of Northern Virginia, which is the flag we associate with the Confederacy now. (Please read your history carefully.) I do not believe we need to honor the flag that is accepted as the Confederate Flag, now. 2) I see no "tribes" suffering from the traditions of PNG. If the mascot name offends, I welcome visitors from every tribal nation to come & study & observe how we keep our traditions. 3) I have no control, currently as to how, or why people are promoted. i am aware of selective preference in the past, & I am sure it still occurs. I appreciate the work efforts of anyone who places their job performance as a priority. 4) Once again, please check your history, African American people, (or as you call them "black") already have the vote & may exercise that right within the law. 5) Equal pay will always depend on performance, not whether, or not you are a man, or woman. Once again injustice occurs, however, I assure you I am one of only 3 men in an office with 10 other women. These ladies are professional, hard working & well-paid for their performance. 6) Yes, I do agree with the term Scalp 'em. it was the last act of the Plains area Native Americans over their enemies (Be that enemy native, hispanic, or white.) It symbolizes the PNG victory over our nemesis, or opponent in the terms of our Spirit & Tradition. 7) I in no way consider the term "Indian" racist unless it is being used to degrade a culture. At PNG we honor that culture & are proud to do so! 😎 According to my DNA profile, I am 40% German, 23% French, 17% polish, 10% East African & 10% Black Foot Lakota (Native American) Please feel free to ask more questions, if you are confused. Thank you for the survey. I am going home from work now. Good Day!

As you may not have remembered, please see my previous posts above

In response see previous posts above. In case you failed to read them. Peace!

Purple & White War Paint for battle, or at least competition, my Mustang friend!!!🙂

With you 100% on having a football season this year. Not so much on PNG losing. Sorry! Peace!

No Red Face, Only War Paint. Please get your facts straight, my friend.

Have no idea how the Confederate flag got into a discussion about honoring the native american peoples traditions with our mascot. Please do not direct your anger at me. Nor cast any aspersions in my direction. Also, do not deflect attention away from the focus of my argument with your implied "racist" statements toward me. Your hatred & judgementalism speaks of your character. By the way, I will take that bet! I have a cross in my front yard with the word "HOPE" on it. I will include you in my prayers & am sorry this topic has made you so upset that you feel it necessary to attack me personally. God Bless! May you find peace.

God Bless America!!! Hurray!!! Love that freedom of opinion. send those letters, express those beliefs, and after those senders are done with all of their correspondence, please remember that, in a free country, others have the rights to their beliefs too. God bless all those tribes that have the right to freedoms & beliefs, in this country. After all, disagreement on any subject, including mascot names, is part of the American Spirit. Gotta' love it!!!

Once again the Proclamation was made to the INDIANS of Port Neches-Groves. The other tribes, be it Apache, Atakapa, Utes, Karankawa...are entitled to send proclamations as they see fit. Also, they may choose to not use the word Indians to describe themselves, or their tribes. It does not diminish, in any way, the validity of the proclamation we received. Once again, my friends, if you were not raised in the atmosphere & spirit, you will never understand, but I do respect your opinion.

The Cherokee honor all previous historical proclamations made by their Head Chief. It would be an insult to their ancestors to reverse that proclamation & an insult to that Chief to address it further. The Cherokee Nation & our Student Body, that's who it is really about, regardless of my "old school" beliefs. Honor, Pride & Tradition does not, in any way, need to accept change. In fact, it should most assuredly, be the spirit which carries all PNG faithful into the future. I value your opinion, that change is necessary. I have nothing but respect for WO-S Mustangs & their legacy. I speak speak my truth, that, in this instance, change is not necessary. God Bless!

The liberals want our country to get a new Constitution each year for their so-called "politically correct society." I think the Constitution we have now works just fine. So does the letter from The Cherokee Nation it works just fine.

A challenge to our representation & honoring of our mascot is a direct challenge to the Cherokee nation that made us their representatives. Oh, by the way, the official people of the Cherokee Nation live on a "Reservation", not by their own choice, but they honor their land, people, pride & traditions. Just as the PNG Nation does the same. If you have not been raised within this all encompassing atmosphere & heart that is PNG, there is no way I can express it to you, other than for you to know, that my respect for both the Cherokee Nation, that honored our school, and the students of PNG who carry on that respect for the future generations to come, fills me with a spirit that brings me peace. Change may come, if forced upon us by the government. PNG will always hold onto to the knowledge that we have done everything to uphold our assignment as Ambassadors of Goodwill. Oh, by the way "40" years ago is not so long. I was in high school when that presentation was made. Please do not trash our letter. I hope this explains how I feel, as much as I can explain it personally. Once again, unless you are raised as we were, there is no way for you to grasp the significance of our traditions. May God Bless All of The Schools, Teams & Mascots as we go into this trying time & a new school year. May we work together to see that the children are well educated, good citizens & proud of their schools, communities & traditions.

Exactly!!! The Principal Chief of The Cherokee nation issued an Ambassador of Goodwill letter to Port Neches-Groves in 1979. Specifically for The INDIANS of Port Neches-Groves. As Ambassadors of Goodwill, under The Constitution & By-Laws of the Cherokee Nation with all of the powers & privileges thereto. Basically, our school represents the best example of honoring the Native American. The Official Seal of The Cherokee nation has been presented to our school.

As far as PNG vs Big Ned, there is one thing that cements atmosphere. When each sides students are committed enough to pour & spray powder into the air, thus infesting people's bodies for future restrictive lung disease & mesothelioma, now that is a group of committed fans! Or at the very least, a group of fans that should be committed & locked away. Along with the adults that allow this practice. Just sayin' "atmosphere."

I agree, it makes me sick as well. If it is football on the radio, instead of in the stands, i will be listening to every PNG game. I love going to PNG football, I have gone for the last 55 years. It is far more important for the kids to get to play, but it is an entirely different atmosphere with no fan support. I am praying for a season with no distractions, no changes & God willing, no virus.🏈

High School Football in Southeast Texas IS the economy!!! Need that football season!!!🏈

Ordered my season tickets for PNG Football 2020 Edition today. Renewable on line for us Indian Fans. Really starting to feel like focusing on football. Let's hope this season goes off without a hitch, or a virus.👍

Gordon LeBoeuf: PNG: 1953-55 5,110 yards in 36 total games.

I have to make 2 choices from the Golden triangle for best player. it also helps if you saw Bubba Smith play, to know how dominant a player he was, at all levels of play! Jamaal Charles: (Offense): Dominant at every level. (Amazing strength & pure speed on offense.) Bubba Smith: (Defense): Dominant at every level. (Pure Power, Attitude & Hard Hitting Destruction.)

Silsbee competes well in all girls & boys sports.

Where is the gym entrance at Goose Creek Memorial? Back right, back left...?

That game flat wore me out, and I was in the stands.😄