KHS Senior Football Quotes

“To me, Turkey Day means unity. It helps bring out the true meaning of being a Kirkwood Pioneer, as well as a Webster Groves Statesmen. Kirkwood football, along with Turkey Day, are the best times I’ve ever experienced.”...

“It means everything; I’ve been playing football for 10 years and this is my last game. I’d like to thank the coaches for helping me get better over the years.”...

“Turkey day means war. That’s it, period.” ...

“It’s a special day for me because of the huge tradition that surrounds it. The game doesn’t really mean anything to me personally, I think it is just very cool how both communities come together and are able to have fun with each other.”...

“It's where the phrase 'playing for your community' comes from. When you put on the red and white for that last time with a shot to bring home the Bell, you are representing your school, alumni and the entire city of Kirkwood. [Former players] don’t talk about records, or beating random teams, they ask the question, ‘Did you beat Webster?”...

“Tradition, it’s all about unity and about the people who come to watch this rivalry that’s been going on for so long.”...

“We get to prove ourselves as a team. Our varsity team gets to come together one last time. If we continue through the playoffs, our upcoming team will get to show how good they are.”...

“It’s about tradition. I just love seeing the Bell in the library every morning. I’ve seen my cousins win and lose on Turkey Day [when they were students at Kirkwood] and I’m just trying to win.”...

“Since I know it’s our last game as a team and for me as a player, it’s very important that we bring the Bell back to Kirkwood. Football was one of the best experiences I could ask for in high school.”...

“It’s a day to represent not only Kirkwood football, but the Kirkwood community in this historic tradition. I have been going to Turkey Day games all [my] life, and getting the chance to play in them is something very special.”...

“It's gonna be a really fun time.  A chance for us to prove ourselves against Webster and for us to show how hard we’ve worked this whole season season to be able to finish it off like this against them.”...

“It’s a great tradition in Kirkwood. To be a part of the game is a big deal. [This game is] something I can talk about and remember for my whole life.”...

“I’ve been playing football since fourth grade. It’ll be the last time I’ll ever play football again so it’s pretty special to me. Let’s ring that Bell!”...

“We are trying to go out there and win. We’ve won the last 6 years, [and we’re] trying to make it seven and have some fun because it’s the last game for the seniors. It’s going to be [really] special and really emotional.”...

“It’s rich with tradition. Deciding to play Kirkwood football is the best thing I’ve done in high school. You make friends and get to support your school at the start of the year. Everybody has a role.”...

“Turkey Day is such an honor to play in because it represents over 100 years of history. It’s incredible to be playing in the same game as some of the greats that played before me, and to do it on Thanksgiving when nobody else is playing high school football, is a special feeling.”...

“It’s a tradition that gives each school and community a fun rivalry. I came to Kirkwood as a junior knowing no one and football helped me meet new people and make new friends.”...

“[It means] everything. It’s what you’re known for your senior year. Let’s make it seven.”

“Especially because this is my senior year I want to win. I want to be able to keep the Bell and keeping the Bell, I would say, means more to me than winning state.”...