Wow. I was just reading the recap of tonight's preseason Bear game and I noticed something amazing. One of the rookie wide receivers for Indianapolis, Aaron Moorehead scored a touchdown during the game. Normally, this wouldn't be amazing but I went to high school with him. I knew he was a good athelete but I never imagined he'd go pro.*
This is the first time I've heard of a fellow high-schooler succeeding in the public arena. It was very odd to read his name and then do a quick google search to make sure it's the right person. Now that I'm over the shock a bit I think it's awesome, even if he doesn't make the team. Go Aaron.
I know this will not effect most of you but I figured the few Deerfield people who read this will be thankful. Crazy.
*Granted, there is a good chance he could be dropped from the team but it's still impressive.
12/03/03 1:45 AM
I am a student at Deerfield High School, and yes, it is amazing that Aaron went pro (he made the team and has played several games). I knew him because he was my brother's friend, and they ran the hurdles together. He still holds the 110 meter hurdles record as well as the 300 IM record. It's pretty cool to know that someone I knew from the high school I go to achieved such a thing as making the NFL.
09/09/04 1:32 PM
Yeah, I too was shocked to see Aaron's Sports Center Top 10 highlight (he caught the ball behind his back)!! I was pretty close to Aaron growing up, but when I moved to Florida my Sophmore year, we lost touch completely. It's good to see he's made it.