When Monticello meets Prairie Central this week on the gridiron, something bigger than postseason positioning will be at stake.
The two schools are spending the week raising money for breast cancer awareness. Monticello High School Principal Travis Courson indicates it's part of activities for 'Pink Out Week' at Monticello High School.
'Pink Out Week' is highlighted by buckets set up for the four captains on the football team and money is put into those buckets. Courson explains the bucket with the most money in it will see that captain kiss a goat.
Courson credits the students for coming up with or even implementing ideas they see on social media. He is proud of the 'Your Impact My Jersey' initiative students in extracurricular activities do during senior night week.
A viral video on social media earlier this fall showed a school district that had seniors and kindergarteners on opposite sides of the high school football field and met at midfield to exchange letters from the seniors to the kindergarteners. According to Courson, the students at Monticello High School wanted to do that.
Hear tonight's Monticello volleyball action hosting Prairie Central on 95.9 FM WEZC and online at dewittdailynews.com. Hear Friday's football game hosting Prairie Central at the same place.
