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Texas 1A Fan Unmasked:
Who We Are and Why We Do What We Do
The Texas 1A Fan team takes for granted that you all know who we are and why we do what we
do. For new and seasoned fans alike, we thought we’d offer an introduction and let you know
the answers to those burning questions!
How
In November 2015, Texas 1A Fan shot out into the 1A Texas world like a canon. There was no
fanfare, just a mindset that 1A kids deserved coverage and accolades like all the other
classifications in Texas. The goal was and continues to be to cover as many 1A events and
activities as possible and to report all that information via social media and a website in a clear
and transparent way so EVERYONE has the opportunity to witness our 1A kids in action and
applaud their incredible efforts. We also like to engage fans along the way!
Why
We started as one person and steadily gained team members who shared the goal of loving all
things 1A. We have a passion for 1A kids, schools, and communities. Why? Because we are all
from 1A communities. We all either participated in everything for our 1A schools and/or have kids who
attended a 1A school and experienced the joy of being able to try everything offered. We are 1A
community members, and we love our 1A alma maters.
So why spread the love to all 1A communities? It needed to be done and what better way to
show our love for all things 1A?
Our small communities are like family. We all know each other and most of everyone’s
extended family – whether it be the cousin who comes to visit a week during the summer or
the grandparents who drive hundreds of miles to see a classmate play basketball. It’s the
grandmother of a student who everyone calls Mee Maw because she IS everyone’s Mee Maw,
no matter if she’s related by blood or not. It’s a special relationship between communities. The
town 20 miles up the road and all its townspeople. Everyone knows everyone. You make
special bonds. The kids make special bonds and friendships that sometimes last an entire
lifetime!
We are part of that family. The family of 1A communities. We lived it. And it’s important for the
world to know how very special our communities are to us and our kids.
Who
The Texas 1A Fan Team now consists of ten awesome individuals. We all have full-time jobs
doing different things. One works at a university. Two are technology gurus at two different companies. One
works in uniform out on the highway. We have a Big Equipment Operator. And another works
for the government. We also have a 1A teacher, a police officer, a company director and a nursing home activities coordinator. We all do different things from 8:00-5:00 every weekday, but we all share one passion. Some ask us, “How much money do you make covering 1A?”
We do not get paid in money, but we also do not value money in relation to our passion.
We value the moments, good and not so good, we experience when bringing you all 1A sports
and activities. We relish the proud moments, the excited fans, the player hugging the coach,
the kid that makes it to the finals in debate for the first time, the band that earns all ONES for
the first time in seven years. Our payment comes by capturing these moments for 1A Fans. We
value all of these moments. We feel proud right along with you. We feel heartbroken right
along with you. We smile big, but we have also shed more than one or two tears. We share in
these moments and hope we capture the memories in a respectful way for you and your
families and communities.
Some schools do not have dedicated photographers or broadcasters. Some kids only have
pictures that they take or that appear in the yearbook. And that is why all our photos are
always free. We are incredibly lucky to have the opportunity to capture and share these
moments with all of you. There really is nothing else we’d rather be doing!
We do get lots of questions. People are curious and rightly so. We hope this clears it up a little.
And as always, we like to stay in the background. The 1A kids, schools, and communities are in
the spotlight. We will continue to shine that spotlight big and bright.
Because 1A is truly the very best.
Texas 1A Fan Team
Bobbie Brown, Jayton
Stephen Reynolds, Hamlin (lives in Jayton)
Johnna Reynolds, Jayton
Dency McClure, Newcastle (lives in Paint Rock)
Michael McClure, Paint Rock
Leman Saunders, Blackwell
Jason Henderson, McLean
David Che, Milford
Larry Martinez, Petersburg
Michael Leal, Throckmorton
Craig Sperry, Happy (part-time)
Jimmy "Boo Boo" Armendarez, Rankin (part-time)
Kylar Pepper, Klondike (part-time)
Connor Sperry, Happy (part-time)
Who We Are and Why We Do What We Do
The Texas 1A Fan team takes for granted that you all know who we are and why we do what we
do. For new and seasoned fans alike, we thought we’d offer an introduction and let you know
the answers to those burning questions!
How
In November 2015, Texas 1A Fan shot out into the 1A Texas world like a canon. There was no
fanfare, just a mindset that 1A kids deserved coverage and accolades like all the other
classifications in Texas. The goal was and continues to be to cover as many 1A events and
activities as possible and to report all that information via social media and a website in a clear
and transparent way so EVERYONE has the opportunity to witness our 1A kids in action and
applaud their incredible efforts. We also like to engage fans along the way!
Why
We started as one person and steadily gained team members who shared the goal of loving all
things 1A. We have a passion for 1A kids, schools, and communities. Why? Because we are all
from 1A communities. We all either participated in everything for our 1A schools and/or have kids who
attended a 1A school and experienced the joy of being able to try everything offered. We are 1A
community members, and we love our 1A alma maters.
So why spread the love to all 1A communities? It needed to be done and what better way to
show our love for all things 1A?
Our small communities are like family. We all know each other and most of everyone’s
extended family – whether it be the cousin who comes to visit a week during the summer or
the grandparents who drive hundreds of miles to see a classmate play basketball. It’s the
grandmother of a student who everyone calls Mee Maw because she IS everyone’s Mee Maw,
no matter if she’s related by blood or not. It’s a special relationship between communities. The
town 20 miles up the road and all its townspeople. Everyone knows everyone. You make
special bonds. The kids make special bonds and friendships that sometimes last an entire
lifetime!
We are part of that family. The family of 1A communities. We lived it. And it’s important for the
world to know how very special our communities are to us and our kids.
Who
The Texas 1A Fan Team now consists of ten awesome individuals. We all have full-time jobs
doing different things. One works at a university. Two are technology gurus at two different companies. One
works in uniform out on the highway. We have a Big Equipment Operator. And another works
for the government. We also have a 1A teacher, a police officer, a company director and a nursing home activities coordinator. We all do different things from 8:00-5:00 every weekday, but we all share one passion. Some ask us, “How much money do you make covering 1A?”
We do not get paid in money, but we also do not value money in relation to our passion.
We value the moments, good and not so good, we experience when bringing you all 1A sports
and activities. We relish the proud moments, the excited fans, the player hugging the coach,
the kid that makes it to the finals in debate for the first time, the band that earns all ONES for
the first time in seven years. Our payment comes by capturing these moments for 1A Fans. We
value all of these moments. We feel proud right along with you. We feel heartbroken right
along with you. We smile big, but we have also shed more than one or two tears. We share in
these moments and hope we capture the memories in a respectful way for you and your
families and communities.
Some schools do not have dedicated photographers or broadcasters. Some kids only have
pictures that they take or that appear in the yearbook. And that is why all our photos are
always free. We are incredibly lucky to have the opportunity to capture and share these
moments with all of you. There really is nothing else we’d rather be doing!
We do get lots of questions. People are curious and rightly so. We hope this clears it up a little.
And as always, we like to stay in the background. The 1A kids, schools, and communities are in
the spotlight. We will continue to shine that spotlight big and bright.
Because 1A is truly the very best.
Texas 1A Fan Team
Bobbie Brown, Jayton
Stephen Reynolds, Hamlin (lives in Jayton)
Johnna Reynolds, Jayton
Dency McClure, Newcastle (lives in Paint Rock)
Michael McClure, Paint Rock
Leman Saunders, Blackwell
Jason Henderson, McLean
David Che, Milford
Larry Martinez, Petersburg
Michael Leal, Throckmorton
Craig Sperry, Happy (part-time)
Jimmy "Boo Boo" Armendarez, Rankin (part-time)
Kylar Pepper, Klondike (part-time)
Connor Sperry, Happy (part-time)
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