Though Greco Roman is very different wrestling than we do, the students want to do better because they are associated with a champion. Months after his win, Gardner's victory and message are still felt in this mountainous community. At a recent Pee Wee Wrestling Week sponsored by the high school, hoards of elementary and pre-school kids came decked out in their Rulon shirts. I appreciate the role model he is. He's not just a great athlete, he has good morals and he encourages the kids to do well in their lives.
Some athletes do well at their sport but that's about as far as their good example goes.
Rulon is good in many other aspects of his life. For this superhero, the demanding pace of balancing training with speaking engagements and appearances may leave him occasionally wishing for a telephone booth to hide out in, but since that only happens in the movies, Gardner will use this opportunity to inspire kids wherever he can. Kerry Bennett 2001 One Voice Communications. All Rights Reserved. The Glass House Be careful who you trust.