tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15857498.post6428959707678857529..comments2023-10-31T08:24:26.150-07:00Comments on The Wizard of Odds: A Dream Realized in BarrowUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15857498.post-63855540727221448172009-01-19T08:22:00.000-08:002009-01-19T08:22:00.000-08:00WIScott writes-Excellent work and a great story. ...WIScott writes-<BR/><BR/>Excellent work and a great story. Congrads on your first playoff win, in 2008.<BR/>Good luck next season, and in life.<BR/>We are planning a trip to Alaska in the next couple of years, and part of it is to fly to Barrow and go to a Whaler's game.<BR/><BR/>The field looks great, too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15857498.post-27413943577236708432008-12-09T00:21:00.000-08:002008-12-09T00:21:00.000-08:00if they want t field that atracts heat, why not bl...if they want t field that atracts heat, why not black?<BR/><BR/>and why buid it next to the ocean?<BR/><BR/>i live on hawai'i and i don't see football stadiums next to the oceanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15857498.post-395457440195273322008-12-09T00:17:00.000-08:002008-12-09T00:17:00.000-08:00wow... how lame is it that they had to copy boise ...wow... how lame is it that they had to copy boise state... it is a heart warming story, but why not get a different colorAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15857498.post-88877234244230917892008-11-10T12:16:00.000-08:002008-11-10T12:16:00.000-08:00My granddaughter is a senior attending Bartram Tra...My granddaughter is a senior attending Bartram Trails HS in Jacksonville and is the captain of the varsity cheerleading squad. The entire school student body, staff and the entire school family is justifiably proud of the part they played in helping the Whalers obtaining a great home field.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15857498.post-85776757190736225482008-10-16T02:07:00.000-07:002008-10-16T02:07:00.000-07:00ok first or all, i dont know who said it but whoev...ok first or all, i dont know who said it but whoever said that jacksonville florida programs are more deserving than this school, shut the hell up. how about stop the damn cocain, weed, meth, heroin, and other drugs. maybe you'll have some money.<BR/><BR/>secon, being a recent graduate of high school in the state of michigan, i played high school football and its one of the greatest things a young man in school can do. just the pride and the town involved makes you feel very proud to play for your school. I'm glad people that far north can enjoy the most amazing game on the planet, HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15857498.post-25017578454320371942008-10-05T13:48:00.000-07:002008-10-05T13:48:00.000-07:00Barrow, Alaska is a wonderful place to be from and...Barrow, Alaska is a wonderful place to be from and all the negative comments should be left behind. The colors of the field are the Barrow Whalers school colors. We don't have any malls to hang out at, movie theaters, bowling alleys, or really a place for young people to hang out at and be "normal", as the lower 48 kids call it. Barrow is a very unique place where polar bears wonder into town looking for food, and bowhead whales are hunted and harvested for food. Being from such a small town, like Barrow, Alaska, has opened my eyes to appreciate the small things in life and material things don't matter as much.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15857498.post-9157646956212462952008-10-03T13:14:00.000-07:002008-10-03T13:14:00.000-07:00The story may be "heart warming" but how lame is i...The story may be "heart warming" but how lame is it that these people dont think for themselves and get another color for their field? Stop trying to copy Boise State.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15857498.post-66417332241340815072008-09-30T12:32:00.000-07:002008-09-30T12:32:00.000-07:00The Barrow Whalers are hosting a Quarter final gam...The Barrow Whalers are hosting a Quarter final game in Barrow. We have been snowing and polar bears have been sighted. October 4, 2008Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15857498.post-57236488407526870262008-08-08T16:11:00.000-07:002008-08-08T16:11:00.000-07:00This is truly a heartwarming story. Wow! I live i...This is truly a heartwarming story. Wow! I live in Boise Idaho, Boise State Alum, and I love your blue field!! Hey I was an instant Whalers fan the moment I watched the ESPN documentary but the Blue Field was just Icing on the cake. Just want the Whalers to know they have a true fan living in Boise Idaho!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15857498.post-63857065392882318172008-06-15T08:02:00.000-07:002008-06-15T08:02:00.000-07:00^^^^^lol, I guess I should have proof read my comm...^^^^^lol, I guess I should have proof read my comment, anyways I think you get the message. Forgive me.<BR/>jasonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15857498.post-64580809075537773162008-06-15T08:01:00.000-07:002008-06-15T08:01:00.000-07:00Its said to see read the negative comments but I d...Its said to see read the negative comments but I do hope The people of Barrow and the team can overlook them and not give up EVER! I am from Ocala, Florida and I think it would be great to visit barrow. I stumbled upon this whole story while reading about barrow. <BR/>This is such an awesome story and its so inspiring. <BR/>Keep fighting Whalers! NEVER GIVE UP and don't ever listen to all the haters.<BR/>Jason<BR/>Ocala, FLAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15857498.post-63892639147914592952008-05-14T13:20:00.000-07:002008-05-14T13:20:00.000-07:00I am a pre-service teacher here in Missouri and I ...I am a pre-service teacher here in Missouri and I have recently found this website while looking at possible job opportunities. After reading about Barrow and their need for teachers, my wife (who is a pre-service teacher too) are seriously considering applying for employment in their school district. I also want to coach football and basketball, but thought that football would be out of the question in such a town as Barrow. Boy was I wrong. I would love to coach on a team that had such a commitment to a football program. Who knows, maybe I will be in Barrow by 2010.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15857498.post-86512752205990876532008-02-27T12:08:00.000-08:002008-02-27T12:08:00.000-08:00dude, why the hell is the field blue, that is so g...dude, why the hell is the field blue, that is so gay..why not red and black?!?! you guys dont know your colors, plus all of the natives cant even play football, we tore you guys up when you came to eielsonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15857498.post-9823057060021837022007-12-20T02:57:00.000-08:002007-12-20T02:57:00.000-08:00Every time I read this story, it makes me want to ...Every time I read this story, it makes me want to train and work harder so we can win state next year for Cathy Parker.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15857498.post-18950994881694313352007-09-20T18:13:00.000-07:002007-09-20T18:13:00.000-07:00And almost every other football school in Alaska i...And almost every other football school in Alaska is suffering with horrible field conditions and money problems while Barrow gets a state of the art field and endless money.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15857498.post-51633620791295584812007-09-01T18:47:00.000-07:002007-09-01T18:47:00.000-07:00Last night's TV coverage of Barrow's football team...Last night's TV coverage of Barrow's football team, new field and Cathy's generosity led me to find this great site. When people get creative, open hearts and purses and work together for the good of others, such wonderful things happen........whether in Jacksonville, Barrow, Bagdad, Chicago, Caracas, New Orleans, New Delhi, Philadelphia, etc! What the world needs is thousands more people working together with willing heats and spirits, instead of critizing life-styles, sitting back and complaining, etc!<BR/><BR/>The "Barrows' Story" is so wonderfully refreshing......let's see more of the same/similar!<BR/>Blessings on Barrows and on ALL the people who cared enough to see this happen!Global Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02200375732470910876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15857498.post-77416308092275147362007-08-30T15:50:00.000-07:002007-08-30T15:50:00.000-07:00Barrow is not an oilfield, and far from it. We ar...Barrow is not an oilfield, and far from it. We are an Inupiat Eskimo village who takes great pride in where we come from and who we are. We may not have shopping malls and movie theatres, but we have plenty to do, you just have to be the type of person to enjoy such things... like hunting, being out on the ocean/sea, etc. I wouldn't trade these things for "city life" ever!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15857498.post-12877995453241423372007-08-27T19:23:00.000-07:002007-08-27T19:23:00.000-07:00Barrow would be a great place to go to get some re...Barrow would be a great place to go to get some refreahing air, but it is pretty much an oilfield. I mean honestly what is there to do there?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15857498.post-9069415778434081912007-08-25T06:28:00.000-07:002007-08-25T06:28:00.000-07:00Wow, what a great story. Both the field and what ...Wow, what a great story. Both the field and what they are doing locally to keep kids in school and off drugs. Let's not forget this last part. I commend Cathy Parker and everyone who contributed to making this happen. Way to go!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15857498.post-42398720747043443722007-08-23T13:39:00.000-07:002007-08-23T13:39:00.000-07:00blue and gold are the colors of the barrow whalers...blue and gold are the colors of the barrow whalers, and barrow is not an oil fieldAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15857498.post-54770696531394230882007-08-23T11:05:00.000-07:002007-08-23T11:05:00.000-07:00The greatest benefit of having this incredible fie...The greatest benefit of having this incredible field in Barrow is that it might encourage more high school students to finish school. Getting the football field to Barrow has been a rallying point not only for the Barrow community but for the entire nation. It demonstrates the generous spirit Americans and serves as an example of how one person can make a difference. <BR/><BR/>And, no, Barrow is not an oilfield. You might be referring to Prudhoe Bay.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15857498.post-43635061363847747632007-08-21T11:23:00.000-07:002007-08-21T11:23:00.000-07:00Excellent story, congrats to Barrow! Football is a...Excellent story, congrats to Barrow! Football is a great game, the more kids that can play the better! I have two friends that Played in Seward and moved down to Wisconsin so it's cool to see that in there also, but great story hopefully they get even more media attention!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15857498.post-1748071398278128572007-08-21T07:38:00.000-07:002007-08-21T07:38:00.000-07:00As part of the group that flew up with Cathy Parke...As part of the group that flew up with Cathy Parker I think it is important to note that although this is one of the harshest environments I've been to, the people of Barrow are among the warmest and friendliest. This is an amazing story of leadership, compassion and teamwork led by Cathy. Everyone involved put effort and skill behind getting the turf to Barrow for the Whalers. This is one of those rare moments where people banded together to provide something that can enable the community to improve their conditions for their youth for years to come. I am proud to have been a part and can attest to how important the donated football field is to the city of Barrow and the entire North Slope Borough. Whether the Whalers have a winning season or not…they are winners. To contribute to this effort on behalf of UPS and to respresent the North Florida District UPS staff was one of the best experiences of my career. The esteem I have for Cathy Parker, our group that enabled this (UPS, Grimes, Tote, Bowhead, Sourdough, Northern Air Cargo, NS and BNSF) and the leadership of Trent Blankenship, Delbert Rexford, Coach Voss and the Whalers is unmatched. Let’s Go Whalers, Let’s Go! See you for the playoffs.<BR/>Upsmanupsmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07454702177903581365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15857498.post-81706479308133158062007-08-20T15:25:00.000-07:002007-08-20T15:25:00.000-07:00Poster above, it says the field is blue because it...Poster above, it says the field is blue because it retains heat more than a green field. And I think it looks sharp.<BR/><BR/>As for it being right next to the ocean, maybe that's the only place they could put it. Isn't Barrow pretty much an oilfield?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15857498.post-49294801817364252252007-08-20T05:29:00.000-07:002007-08-20T05:29:00.000-07:00I agree - totally classless to use this as an oppo...I agree - totally classless to use this as an opportunity to whine about your latest liberal "feel good" cause of the moment. Get a clue jerk.<BR/><BR/>As to the field itself tho....why BLUE? Are you trying to imitate Boise State or what? Second question - Why build it right next to the ocean? That seems silly at best.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com