Phillips County News - One Nation, Under God

Competition can bring out the best and worst in people. But we need to be better. I need to be better.

I get fired up! Not in a super aggressive, call anyone out of their name, fired up. My fired up is a roar at the top of my lungs, fist pump, jump out of my shoes fired up.

Most times, I cannot celebrate or cheer like I want to during sporting events because I am supposed to be neutral and not draw attention to myself.

I am supposed to use restraint.

It is hard to not display any type of emotion but I know myself. It is hard to stay reserved, so I take steps to help or rather lift things.

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