Senior football players thank Ringgold teachers with T-shirts

Ringgold senior football players presented T-shirts to teachers and staff members who helped them throughout their years in school. Jonas Hodgson chose to honor Dr. Jamie Brownfield because she helped his mental health in middle school.

By LIAM BELAN

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When Ringgold’s football team celebrates its senior recognition night prior to today’s game against Laurel Highlands, the 11 seniors on the team will honor special teachers and staff members in their lives. Jen Toprani, the mother of freshman quarterback Will Toprani, came up with an idea to recognize those staff members who have touched the lives of seniors, and the students responded. She decided to get T-shirts with each player’s last name and number on the back to give to their chosen teacher or staff member as a token of appreciation.

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