One message I heard from many of these people was Class. U-High has a lot of Class from its athletes, coaches, students, parents and administrators. It s something that is hard to define but easy to recognize. It is being a good person, always taking responsibility and sharing consideration for the consequences your actions have for others. It s having humility, poise, confidence and above all, tremendous pride.
Classy people handle victory and defeat the same way graciously with their heads held high.
Class always shows whether you win or lose. If you have class, you don t need much of anything else. It doesn t cost anymore or take any extra time or energy to have class. Class doesn t make you any less a competitor, nor any less aggressive. Class actually gives you an edge on your opponent.