Body Mind and Spirit

Outstanding Display of Sportsmanship By Rosemary Gross 05/01/2008
One of the most outstanding feats of sportsmanship happened this year during a collegiate softball game, which pitted division rivals Central Washington University against Western Oregon. What started out as an ordinary game ended in the lesson of a   Read More »
Courage and Strength By Rosemary Gross 03/01/2008
An athlete will employ many characteristics to experience the thrill of victory.  No two are more important then Courage and Strength. Courage is the capacity to meet danger without giving way to fear, and strength is the capacity to exert Read More »
Are You Ready? By Rosemary Gross 11/01/2007
Are you ready? For what you might ask. How about the future? Even with the passage of Title IX in 1972, the law which requires schools receiving federal funds to provide equal   Read More »
The Three R's By Rosemary Gross 09/01/2007
When the hot days of July fade away and the fresh smells of autumn roll in, it’s time to start thinking about going back to school. Right around this time every year, I send welcoming letters home to all the incoming 9th graders who fall into the Read More »
My Wish By Rosemary Gross 07/01/2007
Congratulations to the graduating class of 2007. Here is my wish for your future, with a little help from the country band, Rascal Flatts. The future is yours.  “My Wish” Read More »
Guts and Grace By Rosemary Gross 05/01/2007
On April 2, 2007 John E. Roberts, Executive Director of the MHSAA, released the following memo in regards to the Sport Season Litigation. “In the sports seasons litigation, the U.S. Supreme Court has denied the petition to review   Read More »
An Athletes Prayer By Rosemary Gross 03/01/2007
As the 06-07 school year creeps slowly to an end, so does another year of Michigan High School athletics. For most of the graduating senior athletes, this means an end to their athletic careers. For, or more accurately a select few, collegiate Read More »
Commitment By Rosemary Gross 01/01/2007
Commitment; to stay the course. This is my definition of commitment, and it is based on the notion that we are judged on what we finish, not by what we start. I chose to write about commitment as it was the topic of conversation I recently had Read More »
Can By Rosemary Gross 11/01/2006
Lately one simple word, “CAN”, has been my motivational and inspirational force. There really is more to the word “CAN” then meets the eye. The word holds deep meaning when Read More »
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