Cat22 Posted September 19, 2008 Report Posted September 19, 2008 A group of Orangefield football and volleyball players have loaded buses the past couple of days and helped out those in need. Yesterday they did clean up for the great-grandmother of one of the Bobcat players, then headed to Bridge City to help with clean up there. This makes me very proud to live in this community. Good Job Bobcats! Thanks Bobcat05 for the story and pic!
Bobcat55 Posted September 19, 2008 Report Posted September 19, 2008 Anyone who thinks athletics, not just football, should be taken out of schools should see this story. Just goes to show everyone that we have great kids in Orangefield and SE Texas. The community will be fine and I hope non-athletic persons realize that a volleyball game and a football game is needed here in SE Texas. Some may say that it is too early but it is never to early to get things back to normal. My prayers go out to all communities that were damaged due to IKE. Now lets get these school back open and do what SE TExas knows, lets play BALL!!!!!!!!!
Guest bleed orange Posted September 20, 2008 Report Posted September 20, 2008 This is a great story. On the battlefield (Sports) we are rivals but in time of need we are neighbors and friends. You cannot drive through Bridge City without tearing up. Its very Sad. The strong people from BC will get back on their feet and move forward. Our prayer's are with them.
Cat22 Posted September 20, 2008 Author Report Posted September 20, 2008 Three buses of kids went by my house this morning on the way to Bridge City.
Gasilla Posted September 20, 2008 Report Posted September 20, 2008 Three buses of kids went by my house this morning on the way to Bridge City. Yeah, one of my daughters were on that bus.
WOSHIGHc/o2001 Posted September 20, 2008 Report Posted September 20, 2008 Saw those kids in Bridge City today. Their football coach was driving the bus. Good job guys.
Guest tigersvoice Posted September 20, 2008 Report Posted September 20, 2008 Saw those kids in Bridge City today. Their football coach was driving the bus. Good job guys. Way to go, all you Bobcats helping out on the recovery. You make the whole area proud of you. God bless you all.
Cat22 Posted September 20, 2008 Author Report Posted September 20, 2008 Three buses of kids went by my house this morning on the way to Bridge City. Yeah, one of my daughters were on that bus. Gasilla tell her we are all proud of her and all the kids!
Bobkat Posted September 20, 2008 Report Posted September 20, 2008 This was just posted on the Orangefield board... Tuesday a couple of people in the community were inspired by the work these High School kids were doing for the Ike victims in Bridge City. They thought, if these kids can help, the adults certainly can! The idea was to feed the people working in the neighborhoods throughout Bridge City who lost their homes due to Hurricane Ike. Everyone would dress in their orange shirts and we would load buses that would drive through the neighborhoods distributing lunch. Mark Gunstream solicited donations from Zumo's. We had 10 cases of boudain and 10 cases of links donated. Evita Norwood at McDonald's offered 3 cases of hamburger patties, wrappers, buns, water and condiments. Advanced Systems, Durcon LLC, Ashworth Management Services and Lisa Taylor bought the bread. Triangle, Pepsi, 7-UP and Joan & Albert Gray donated the drinks. Little Debbie donated oatmeal pies. I think this is everyone, if I left anyone out I am sorry! We met this morning at the Jr High and Mark Gunstream cooked all the food! Mark, you are the BEST! The kids started loading the drinks as the adults assembled the links, boudain and hamburgers. We were a great team! We realized pretty quick two buses would not be enough because we had so many kids that showed up to volunteer. We pulled out of Orangefield with three buses full of kids! Adults followed in a caravan and a few stayed behind to replenish our food as we ran out and to clean up the area we used to assemble the lunches. We all hit different neighborhoods in Bridge City. The people were just stunned. There were some who offered to pay us, some that cried, a few even blew us kisses as we left. They also took pictures of our kids and our bus. It was an AWESOME sight! Bridge City is our rivals when we compete no doubt, but when push comes to shove we help our neighbors! It is so sad what our friends and neighbors are going through. I think each one of the kids enjoyed today even though it was hard work! I believe we had about 100 people that volunteered. I would estimate 75 of them were kids. It is something I know I will never forget and I doubt the people of Bridge City will either! Thank you kids for inspiring the adults to follow you to do the right thing! Once again, we are proud to be a BOBCAT!!!! God Bless each of you who helped and God Bless the people of Bridge City!
Gabe Posted September 20, 2008 Report Posted September 20, 2008 I do not have enough words to express how proud I am of the OF players and staff who are helping out. I talked to a BC coach today who was more than proud, that isnt even describing it enough actually. BC will rebuild and it will be because of the strong people in Cardinal Country and the assistance of neighbors like in OF. Good job guys and gals.
Guest bleed orange Posted September 21, 2008 Report Posted September 21, 2008 The post above posted by bokkat was written by forevercat. I just want to say that was one the most emotional post I have ever read. It brought tears to my eyes. I have always known Orangefield was special. This just reiforces my beliefs. Really the whole golden triangle is special. We always pull together in times of need.
bcstatein08 Posted September 21, 2008 Report Posted September 21, 2008 I was one of the workers in a home in Bridge City when the Orangefield buses pulled into the neighborhood. Words cannot express how it made us feel to see the orange shirts and the wonderful tasting links they supplied! Man, I am beginning to HATE sandwiches. As the day finished up and I spoke with others in different locations in the community, they also saw the buses and were very touched!! THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! THAT WAS BIG!
Bobkat Posted September 22, 2008 Report Posted September 22, 2008 Saw a bus full of students in Bridge City again today...these kids have really amazed me by their actions. They could easily be laying around waiting for school to start, but they're out lending a helping hand. I'm always proud to say I'm from Orangefield and from this area, but I'm even more prouder today than I've ever been. God bless these kids, and God bless Bridge City...your in our prayers neighbors!!!
Guest beat-em_deep Posted September 22, 2008 Report Posted September 22, 2008 is Orangefield going to have a game this week??
Bobcat55 Posted September 23, 2008 Report Posted September 23, 2008 No game this week. They will play Oct. 3 @ Tarkington. Best of luck to them.
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