Inequality in School Sports

We have so many sports opportunities to try here at Kennedy. We have usual like football, basketball, and soccer but we also have cross country, golf teams, and even a bowling team. There are many schools out there that barely have any sports available at all. We are very fortunate as a big school to have so many opportunities here. There is a problem with all of our sports though. There is a huge issue of inequality between the teams here. Many people don’t see it or choose to ignore it but it is happening. Certain teams get better treatment than others just because they are deemed “better”. It is not fair and we need to do something to change it.

              A huge example of this inequality is the football team. Don’t get me wrong, I love football and our school is passionate about it. But football players are treated like gods here. I agree that we should recognize them for their accomplishments but when you begin to ignore all other sports just to focus on one there’s a problem. Our principal showed how truly real this issue is. He would go to every single football game we ever had if possible but when it came to a soccer game, cross country meet, or tennis match he would show up to maybe one race/game/match, take a selfie then leave. The only time he truly seems to care about the other teams is when we are going to state or doing really well.

              We need to start paying more attention to every sport in our school, not just the ones that seem more popular or the ones that are doing the best. We have a lot of amazing sports and athletes at this school and it’s time they get recognized. So grab your friends and go to a soccer game or take your family to a tennis match. I know they may not seem interesting but you never know, you might find something you really like watching and may want to play yourself. You’ll never know unless you try. Even if you don’t at least you are out there supporting our cougs. Isn’t that what we are all about at this school? Supporting our school and everyone in it. It’s time to be a more equal and supportive Kennedy.