BubbaTubbs: Hamster Hogue

Monday, October 18, 2010

Hamster Hogue

My husband is the "hottest" hamster alive.

Literally.
On Friday, October 15th he wore a handmade hamster suit (assembled by the mother of one of his employees) and rolled around in a human size, inflatable, hamster ball--- all in the name of his students. It was 90 degrees outside and the inside of that ball was like a sauna.
(Hot hamster indeed!) :)

Every year at his school, the kids vote on a task for Luke to perform if they make their standardized testing goals for the year. Its a very tough thing to do in his school district and even statewide. Thankfully his school has made their scores every year since he has been Principal.-- Its something he and his teachers are very proud of.
This year his school was ranked 14th in the county (among public schools).

Petunia and I watched him on the morning news and then headed to his school to see the hamster in person. On our way, we stopped and picked up a Sonic beverage for the bug guy who was rather parched!
She liked sharing the soda with the hamster.

So proud of you and your wonderful teachers who actually HAVE to teach the kids.
Keep up the amazing work. XOXO

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2 comments:

Unknown said...: That is so hilarious that Luke was a hampster and got into that ball. I'm still confused how he did it though! And in the heat--he deserves a medal! Your vaca looked like a ton of fun, too. And awesome job on the 5K. You're right; such a worthy cause.; October 19, 2010 at 7:51 PM
kristi said...: What a fun principal. I'm totally impressed. I'm sure the students LOVED it.; November 5, 2010 at 2:39 PM

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