It’s that time again. Football season.
And Trinity Christian School gets to experience that for the first time under new lights and renovations that allow for tackling and a special performance.
John Fowkes, athletic director and assistant football coach, said the construction process took a few months, but credited Anderson Excavating for moving it along in a timely fashion. Fowkes added that it would not be possible without the help of the faculty, staff and community members.
Turner Lawrence, senior at Trinity Christian School, is an offensive guard and defensive tackle. He is looking forward to seeing his friends and family at the games.
“I’m ready to get started. There’s a lot of build-up to it,” Lawrence said prior to the start of the season. “I am really excited to start playing. … I am just ready to put that work in and see how we do.”
To help commemorate the occasion, Trinity hosted area Christian rapper, Lamar Riddick, Friday.
A football mom reached out to Riddick and got in contact with the administration to host him for the halftime show, which Fowkes said is a “neat” way to start off the season.
“We try to relate everything with a good Christian environment, and we felt it would be appropriate to have a guy who felt the same way about a Christian mentality,” he said.
Fowkes said the planning for the halftime show was an easy process, other than working around the construction of the press box and making sure the audio worked properly.
“It’s a pretty awesome feeling,” he said. “There’s a lot of energy and adrenaline. Every time someone mentions football or the lights or anything revolving around the event, the hair kind of stands up on my arm. It’s a great feeling.”
Riddick said being able to work with a school was “refreshing” for him. He is especially thankful to Shelly Snoddy, Fowkes, Rob Mays and Debra Mullens for giving him the opportunity to work with the school.
“I have always dreamed about performing at a high school halftime since being in the marching band in high school,” he said. “I think it’s remarkable that my first one happens to be a Christian school, where students and attendees will be receptive of the music and message.
“I believe this exemplifies a change that is needed in the area. First, it is such a blessing to hear that Trinity has been given the resources and staffing to launch their program. Secondly, I believe in reviving the culture of the youth. I think this timeline of events is nothing more than the Lord’s will.”
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