Kimberly

Let me give you some background information about all the members of my family.

Kimberly is 15 years old and a sophomore at Delsea Regional High School. She is taking 4 "Honors" classes this year and is very excited about her course work. Kim is also in the marching band this year.

The kids in the marching band seem nice. But based on what Kim has told me, they can get somewhat wild. But she enjoys being in the band's color guard and is helping her overcome her shyness. For example, she was sitting in the stands at Kingsway High School watching the football game after the band's performance. A friend dared her to yell "Come on Delsea, Show them what you are made of".

Kim took this challenge and said "Come on Delsea, show those pansy-a#### what you are made of. Show them how real men fight." Needless to say, this drew laughter and surprise from the other kids in the band. Many had not heard her speak a full sentence and now she was screaming at football games.

Then there was the bus ride back to Delsea. The kids were laughing and joking around. At one point, someone yelled to the band director that two kids were "making out". Kim claims all she did was sit and talk with a friend while this was happening. Such innocence.

I think I will offer to chaperon on future band outings.