Public School Uniforms

So many public schools in the US are requiring certain uniforms for their students, especially here in Mobile County where I went to school. I have always worn uniforms and there are so many pros in having to wear them. So many students in school used to get judged for the clothes they could afford and couldn't afford and having uniforms is a great way to have a judge free environment. It also is a policy that looks so much better. You dont have people coming to school wearing inappropriate clothing. And if they do then they could be sent home or penalized. It never hurt anyone to tuck a shirt in or pull their pants up to their waist.

Study Hall

I believe that study hall is a very necessary thing for a college to have for athletes. It is a great way to monitor what grades and how much effort athletes are putting in because without the academics they can't play. The NCAA has great rules and regulations for all athletes who participate in NCAA programs. If those rules and regulations are not met then teh student-athlete will not be allowed to participate in any activities involving their particular sport. This is a great example of how much priortity the NCAA puts on the academic side of athletics.

Family

Family is the most important thing to me. Without them I would have nothing that I do. I come from a family of four with three brothers and I am the oldest. I keep in close contact with all of them and without that contact I would be lost. No matter what happens in life or in school or on the ball field I know that they were there before all of that and will be there after. I am blessed enough to have all four grandparents still living and healthy and it is really like having six parents. I have seven first cousins that I am pretty close to also. They will always be there no matter what.

About Me!

My name is Meghan Harbuck. I live in Jackson, AL, although I graduated from Baker High School in Mobile, AL. I play softball for the University of South Alabama. I am a sophomore. My freshman year of college I played softball at the University of Southern Miss and I am a transfer back to the great state of Alabama. In high school I was blessed enough to win three state championships along side many great players whom are playing in college today. I am a secondary education major and plan to coach high school softball.

South Alabama Kick Off Tournament

The South Alabama Lady Jags Softball team will be hosting a home tournament this weekend to kick off the 2009 Spring season. Four different teams will be traveling to participate including Jacksonville State, Northwestern State, Memphis, and Alabama. The Jaguars will play at four oclock on Friday, twelve and six oclock on Saturday, and two oclock on Sunday. They are expected to do well against these teams and give their fans some great games to watch.

South Alabama Athletics

The University of South Alabama Athletic program is steadily growing and becoming nationally known every year. The school is growing in the number of students attending and in area and opportunity. This has undoubtedly pulled in and attracted more and more great athletes who are now carrying this whole athletic program to a new level. There are new facilities that are being provided and better equipment all the time. It is going nowhere but up and doesn't look like it's going to slow down any time soon.

Working Hard

Working hard is something that, in my opinion, should be instilled into every human beings daily life. I think that parents should start talking and tezching their children about hard work at the toungest age. Also, while trying to teach they should be prime examples to their children by working hard in front of them. In order to be successful in the land of opportunity that we live in you must work hard. There are too many people trying to be the best to not owrk hard for yourself. It is, in my opinion, a straight path to success in whatever area you choose.

Time Management

Time management is such an important part of life. Being a student-athlete, I have to really prioritize my time management! My normal daily schedule consists of a full practice, class, weights, meals times, and conditioning. With this schedule I have to make sure I also get my eight hours of sleep and three healthy meals to make sure my body is able to perform at its best. It can be overwhelming to have to do all of these things every day, but with an organized schedule during my day I am able to get everything done with less stress. Time management since I have come to college has been more than necessary and I have appreciated it now more than ever.

South Alabama Softball

The spring season of 2009 and Jaguar Field is getting ready to start. The Lady Jags are practicing and working hard to have a great upcoming season. They have a tough schedule on the road facing four of the eight world series appearance teams from 2008. They actually travel to the defending National Champions, Arizona State. What a challenge for this young program under the instruction of Coach Becky Clark. They couldn't be more excited and feel better prepared to take it on.