Senior spirit
Thursday, December 3, 2015
by Jaime Carrero, Advocate Reporter/Photographer
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SHINER - A community came together across generations to see the next crop of young men go to battle for the honor of school and town.
Shiner Nursing & Rehab resident Tillie Vancura poses with St. Paul's Cardinal mascot during the Cardinal Pep Rally on Thursday.
[ NOTE: click on photo to enlarge ]all photos by Jaime Carrero for The Victoria Advocate
Residents at the Shiner Nursing and Rehabilitation Center was abuzz with the imminent visit of the Shiner St. Paul High School football players and cheerleaders on the eve of their TAPPS Division III state final game against Cedar Hill Trinity Christian at Bastrop Memorial Stadium.
The residents had a number ready to welcome the athletes - whip and nae nae dance moves to the sounds of "Watch Me" by Silento. Pretty hip for a crowd with no roots in hip, or hop for that matter.
The cheerleaders had their end of the entertainment covered, too, with cheers to encourage their gridiron counterparts.
Laughter filled the floor.
Pom pom-armed ladies danced in their wheelchairs, relatives took pictures with their cellphones.
When it was over, the whole football team formed a line to meet and greet the residents in a touching scene of generational memories mixed with expectations of victory against the Tigers on Friday night (December 4, 2015).
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Video: Shiner St. Paul Pep Rally at Shiner Nursing & Rehab
Shiner St. Paul Pep Rally at Shiner Nursing & Rehab.
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MORE PHOTOS FROM THE PEP RALLY
St. Paul HS DE/DL Colton Machart addresses the attendees of the pep rally at Shiner Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.
Shiner Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Social Worker Diane Schroeder wheels resident Alvin "Benny" Mikes during the St. Paul HS pep rally.
Members of the St. Paul HS football team meet and greet the residents of Shiner Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.
St. Paul HS DE/DL Colton Machart addresses the attendees of the pep rally at Shiner Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.
Shiner Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Social Worker Diane Schroeder wheels resident Alvin "Benny" Mikes during the St. Paul HS pep rally.
Shiner Nursing & Rehab resident Tillie Vancura poses with St. Paul's Cardinal mascot during the Cardinal Pep Rally on Thursday.
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Jaime Carrero is a photographer / writer for The Victoria Advocate.
Contact him at 361-574-1222, or by e-mail at jcarrero@vicad.com.
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