Hodgdon brings home the gold

Mrs. Griffin’s first-grade students reflect on having the gold ball visit their classroom
Mr. Robbie Smith walked in with the Golden Ball and he let us touch it. I wished that I would be a basketball player sometime. He came because he wanted to show us the gold, bumpy ball. It felt really good. It was shiny. Next year, I want to play peewee basketball, then junior high, and high school. Then I will be the state champ. We took a picture with him. I can’t wait. — Damien Reeves
When Mr. Smith walked from that door with the gold ball, it felt like I was a player. He let us feel it because I want to be a player when I grow up. When I said it, I said, “I know I am going to win it.” — Gracie Little
Coach Smith walked in the door, and he let us touch it. He brought us the gold ball because we are number one. I want to be a cheerleader, and I am proud. It felt bumpy and it looks sparkly. The gold ball is pretty. When I saw it, I felt proud. They are the best players ever. They had a lot of work to do, but I am glad they are back, and they went to Bangor and Augusta. Next year, I hope the girls win, but I am still proud. — Chloe Polchies
When Coach Smith walked in the door, I was excited and proud. When he let me touch it, it was hard, bumpy and cool. When I saw it I wished I was a basketball player for the girls. I was very proud of the boys! — Kaelynn Little
Coach Smith came to our class. He let us touch the gold ball. I touched it. I made a wish that I would become a cheerleader. I can do a split, and I can spell Hodgdon. When I touched the gold ball, I was also squished. They worked hard. First, they had to go to Bangor. Next, they had to go to Augusta and play the state champs. I went to Augusta with my mom and her cousin, Shannon. It was fun. I was proud how hard they worked. — Syndey Rockwell
Coach Smith brought the gold ball in our class. I felt happy. I want to be a basketball player when I grow up. He let us touch the gold ball. It was shiny. They had to work hard. First they had to go to Bangor to win. Then they had to go to Augusta to win. Congratulations, Hodgdon Boys! — Brody Little
I was excited when Coach Smith walked in. I got my picture taken. I got to touch the gold ball. I felt proud for the boys. I almost fainted. I want to be a basketball player. I was very proud when Coach Smith walked in. First, they played pee-wee basketball. Then they did junior high, then high school. Next they went to Bangor. Last they went to our state capital. The Hodgdon boys won. — Destiny Bulley
When he came in the door, I was happy. He let me touch the ball. His name is Coach Smith. When I grow up, I am going to be a player for the boys’ team. — Brody Dyer