Ronnie Bass, nicknamed Sunshine by his teammates, had come from California. (Under Virginia High School League rules, athletes can play with a D average.) There is no correct answer to this question. Julius Campbell was a year younger than Bertier and was interested in black power. The new mascot was unveiled at a pep rally Friday at the Turner County Civic Center. Coach Yoast replied, but to date, Coach Boone has not. Free-Lance Star. (LogOut/ He lost control of his car on a snowy road. Yes, in that it was so dramatic. From Fahreed Zakaria, Global Public Square, CNN, December 26, 2021. Bay Titans 26 Cardinals 22 # Denotes that mascot name is in America's Top 15 MASCOT NAMES USED BY ONLY 1 SCHOOL. The stars of the team were heroes. As it turned out, Coach Boone was able to unite the team and guide it to victory. Those other options included the Eagles, Falcons, NorEasters and Thunder. Williams was a former superintendent with a known past of When Yoast tells his white players that he will accept a head coach position elsewhere, they pledge to boycott the team if he is not their coach. ), (Treat others with respect; follow the Golden Rule; Be tolerant of differences; Use good manners, not bad language; Be considerate of the feelings of others; Dont threaten, hit or hurt anyone; Deal peacefully with anger, insults and disagreements). Certainly, no divisive factor other than race could find any support in the general community. On August 15, the players journey to Gettysburg College for training camp. In the movie, Coach Boone states, "We are not like all the other schools in this conference, they're all white. Ask the class whether it is important to them that most of the story, particularly the interaction between the coaches and between Bertier and Campbell, closely follows the facts? Boones coaching style was very harsh. Change). Alexandria City Schools were desegregated in 1959 and T.C. Coach Boone applied his racially neutral attitude across the board and if a white boy was a better player than a black student, he got the position. File photo by Ron Siliani Just as important as a school's name and its location is its mascot. 7. Courageous white people, like Bertier and Coach Yoast, realized what was really important to them (in this case the team) and took principled but unpopular stands. 5. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. [17], A restored widescreen hi-definition Blu-ray version was released by Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment on September 4, 2007. T.C. Lesson plans based on movies & film clips! In real life, Ronnie Bass got the quarterback position because he beat out Rev Harris. TWM offers the following movie worksheets to keep students minds on the film and to focus their attention on the lessons to be learned from the movie. 12. In the hospital, Bertier asked to see Campbell before he asked for his family. The Alexandria (Virginia) City schools voted unanimously to rename T.C. 72 et seq. The Titans become a model of integration for a city in troubled times. Campbell and Bertiers mother remained friends after Bertier died. Early on, the black and white team members frequently clash in racially-motivated conflicts, including that between captains Gerry Bertier and Julius Campbell. Williams, and they really have not been successful.. It was Bass passing ability that made that offense especially effective because it drew defenders off the running game.). ALEXANDRIA, Va. T.C. Ten years later, Gerry dies in another car accident caused by a drunk driver after having won the gold medal in shot put in the Paralympic Games. Yoast states that his religious beliefs helped him deal with this situation. Bibliography. Bibliography. 3. What factors were helpful in terms of players and coaches adjusting to the changes? Turner County High School (Ashburn GA) ASHBURN Turner County High has a new identity. Williams High School, located in Alexandria, Va., voted unanimously on Monday during a school board meeting to remove Williams as the school namesake, Remember the Titans had a budget of $30 million and premiered in theaters nationwide in the United States on September 29, 2000. Before their first game, Boone is told by a member of the school board that if he loses even a single game, he will be dismissed. All home games were filmed in Dallas, Georgia at Paulding County High School. There is no dispute that Coach Yoast deserved the position by custom and seniority and by a wide margin at that. by Alexandra Kelley | Nov. 25, 2020 | Nov. 25, 2020. He wanted to start a petition to change the name as to not highlight and praise someone with such a controversial past. Will Patton portrays Bill Yoast, Boone's assistant coach. That night, while celebrating the victory, Gerry is severely injured in a car accident and is paralyzed from the waist down. 6. If you had been Coach Yoast would you have given up your chance to be in the hall of fame in order to help Coach Boone and the team? Both men saw coaching as a teaching enterprise, they dealt honorably with other people, and they had a strong desire to win. The irony is that the T.C. The vote comes after a petition to the Alexandria City School Board to change the name that was started at the beginning of 2020. "[28] Columnist Bob Grimm of the Sacramento News & Review, somewhat praised the film, writing, "The film is quite lightweight for the subject matter, but Washington and company make it watchable. For more questions, see TWMs Standard Questions Suitable for Any Film That is a Work of Fiction. [1], Among mainstream critics in the U.S., Remember the Titans received generally positive reviews. This film was released in 2000. 3. (Alexandrias population in 2001 was 60% white.) At camp, Coach Boone required whites and blacks to room together. He also viewed the casting as top-notch, saying that it helped to have a "rock-solid foundation in the form of leading-man Denzel Washington" at the helm.[31]. The film score was orchestrated by musician Trevor Rabin and features music composed by various artists. 6. T.C. Use at least four sources. Williams crew team, which is predominantly white, had lavish facilities funded by private contributions. See also TWMs Historical Fiction in Film Cross-Curricular Homework Project and Movies as Literature Homework Project. The film was nominated and won several awards in 20002001. Remember the Titans is an American biographical sports film produced by Jerry Bruckheimer. Assignments and Projects However, through forceful coaching, rigorous training, and a motivational early-morning run to the Gettysburg National Cemetery followed by an emotional speech by Boone, the team comes together and returns as a united group. Yoast is a religious man who had seriously considered becoming a minister but thought that it was the kids who didnt go to church who needed help the most. At the same time, there has been a tremendous alternative tradition, a tradition against slavery, a tradition against segregation, a tradition against racism. The movie shows Alan giving up his spot to Pete (Donald Faison) during a game. Dismayed at the prospect of the students losing their chances at scholarships, Yoast changes his mind and accepts Boone's offer to serve as his defensive coordinator. There are still many people that live in Menomonee Falls that call themselves Titans and still consider East the only true high school in Menomonee Falls. Somerivalriesare hard to give up. "I have never met one person who can say one positive thing about him, which is weird. Selected Awards & Cast Only later did Boone learn that the school board never intended him to succeed. The most common rites of passage related to birth, attainment of adulthood, initiation, marriage, and death. Williams. When the team came back from camp, there was an obvious difference in their racial attitudes. No coach called. While the team is at camp, it shows Coach Boone waking them up at three in the morning to go for a run. Certainly, normally, Yoast had the right to the job and Boone should have turned it down. "Remember the Titans" is based on the true story of high school football coach Herman Boone's attempt to integrate the T.C. Ronnie "Sunshine" Bass was far from being the only one with long hair at the time. As we speak, theres an African- American who is in charge of the Department of Defense. The schools mascot is a Titan, and the athletic teams are called The Titans.. RELATED: Petition circulating to change name of T.C. 50 years ago today Marquette Football Died. Remember the Titans is useful in clarifying the shifts in attitudes and the various personal decisions that were an important part of the progress in the early days of the process of integrating public schools in the South. The important stories, those of the two coaches and the two players are true although many specific facts may have been supplied by the script writer. There is a quick non-consensual male-to-male kiss, not properly introduced or followed up, that may leave the audience confused. WebHowever, while researching the Remember the Titans true story, we learned that actor Ryan Gosling's character, Alan Bosley, is not a real person. The last winning season was 1995 and the last trip to the state playoffs was in 1990. Prejudice is a pernicious and subtle foe that everyone, even those who do not consider themselves to be racist, must fight. and Comments (RSS). Bridges to Reading In his free time Bass was often at the Berg (then a black area of town) playing basketball. She was very interested in football, although not as interested as the character portrayed in the film. Is the story of the Titans unusual for what occurred in the South during the time of the Civil Rights Movement from 1954 on? Real life is never this simple, but then that's what the movies are for". T.C. Just FYI though on some of the info in this: 1) Falls North had been around for many decades before East existed so I would wage a bet that most of the locals considered North the TRUE HS of the area. Consider the integration of professional as well as school associated teams in your analysis. He also says the kiss with Gerry never happened. Im very, very happy to be part of this history of Alexandria City Public Schools history.. Coached by Yoast, he went on to become a prominent wheelchair athlete, winning two gold medals in the wheelchair Olympics. Srpskohrvatski / . The story of what happened to the Titans in the 1990s shows that if a community doesnt have a plan in place and isnt willing to work hard to keep integration functioning, the community will become resegregated. Williams was 77% white. Yoasts daughter was extremely angry that her father was passed over for head coach. Social-Emotional Learning In the most short sighted decisions in Marquette History, 50 years ago today MU officials ended the football program. Boone left North Carolina when he was passed over for a head coaching job in favor of a less qualified white man. So many of the terms we use, we use these terms over and over, starting with racism, structural racism, critical race theory. With Denzel Washington, Will Patton, Wood Harris, Ryan Hurst. Williams High School, made famous in 'Remember the Titans'. No disrespect to Mr. Jeskewitz is meant, but I dont recall him playing any pivotal role in this decision. Initially, Boone turned the job down because he believed that the position rightfully belonged to Yoast. Williams High School, located in Alexandria, Va., voted unanimously on Monday during a school board meeting to remove Williams as the school namesake, the Los Angeles Times, It was not easy, but were here, Alexandria board member Heather Thornton, who is Black, told, . This movie is on TWMs short list of the best movies to supplement classes in United States History, High School Level. However, despite the movie showing multiple close games, most games were actually blowouts, with 9 of their thirteen wins being. The "where are they now" also omits the primary cause of Boone's retirement: He was fired from the school due to allegations of player abuse and coach complaints. After a victory in one big game, Coach Boone chartered a plane for the teams trip home. He is informed that Herman Boone, a black head coach originally hired to coach the city's black high school football team, has been assigned to his coaching staff instead. The story of the underdog sports team is an invention of the filmmakers. The film accurately portrays the dynamic of the personal and professional relationship of coaches Boone and Yoast. I think we need actually a new vocabulary. Before showing the movie, consider telling students the following: The stories of the coaches and the two players are reasonably accurate portrayals showing how these individuals rose to the occasion and became friends. Many also tried to change the name in 2004, but others claimed changing it would make people forget about the 1971 Titans team depicted in the famous film. Denzel Washington, Will Patton, Wood Harris, Ryan Hurst, Donald Adeosun Faison, Craig Kirkwood. These similarities were the bedrock fundamentals of their coaching styles and allowed them to work together despite other, less significant but perhaps more obvious differences. (There was an incident in which Boone had fought some members of the Ku Klux Klan; he bears a scar on his head from this encounter.) The issue is pretty well described in the film. (Do what you are supposed to do; Persevere: keep on trying! We are sure there are more. [18], Remember the Titans opened strongly at the U.S. box office, grossing $26,654,715 in its first weekend and staying within the top five for six weeks. 4. As shown in the film, some of the parents thought their kids had been brainwashed. The Titans become a model of integration for a city in troubled times. More on the Brett Favre sexting scandal "Dong-gate" and there are MORE GIRLS! All of them (including the black players) except perhaps Sunshine and Lastik who from the beginning were able to accept people without regard to their race. [16] A Special Edition widescreen format of the film was released on March 20, 2001, along with a widescreen Director's cut on March 14, 2006. Bertier was in his senior year and appeared destined to play professional football. In 1971 Alexandrias star football player was Gary Bertier, the citys only All-American. Do you agree or disagree? The accident occurred after the last game while he was driving home from the awards presentation. The purpose of this question is to lead students to think about the plot of the film as it relates to the theme of racial integration. Named for General George C. Entries (RSS) From now on, the school will be known as the Titans. It was also used during the 2008 Democratic National Convention to accompany the celebration and fireworks at Invesco Field after future president Barack Obama gave his nomination acceptance speech, and was also used immediately following his victory speech upon winning the 2008 Presidential Election.[13]. Bertier was killed by a drunk driver in a second car accident in 1980. There are some near misses. This page was last edited on 8 April 2023, at 12:59. As we speak, there is an African-American vice president. Why did Coach Yoast stay on as an assistant to Coach Boone? Districts would have to comply within a year or face fines of up to $1,000 a day. Williams High School, made famous in 'Remember the Titans', 'Remember the Titans' football coach Herman Boone, played by Denzel Washington, dies at 84. At that time, if white families in Alexandria could afford it, they usually sent their kids to private schools. These include birth (and its associated rites such as a christening or bris), becoming an adult (a Bar Mitzvah or a Bat Mitzvah, Quinceanera), marriage (a wedding), death (a funeral or memorial service). He, too, had no trouble relating to black students. In addition, racial prejudice leads one to other wrongful actions, as it did Bertiers former friend. Fredericksburg, VA. Associated Press. Tell your child that the story is accurately portrayed as to the personal relationships between the coaches and the players. But in reality, there were several captains and Bertier, as captain of the defense, would not have authority over a member of the offense.). The school board also announced in its meeting that the name of Mathew Maury Elementary will also be changed. The Senate passed the measure last week. Bill Yoast had taught his players, including Gary Bertier, for years. Discussion Questions Assia Gorman and her granddaughter, 19-year-old Ruth Gorban, are taking part in the new digital campaign Our Holocaust Story: A Pledge to Remember. [23], James Berardinelli writing for ReelViews, called the film "relentlessly manipulative and hopelessly predictable" but noted that it was "a notch above the average entry in part because its social message (even if it is soft-peddled [sic]) creates a richer fabric than the usual cloth from which this kind of movie is cut. 13. SUBJECTS U.S./1945 1991, Diversity/African-American, & Virginia; Sports/Football; SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING Breaking Out; Friendship; Teamwork; Leadership; Male Role Model; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS Trustworthiness; Respect; Responsibility; Citizenship. Hatred and prejudice are born of ignorance. Sports, Pop Culture, Politics, Beer, Women. There were eight. Moral-Ethical Emphasis, Assignments and Projects Sign up for the Get Up DC newsletter:Your forecast. The year is 1971. It was at this point that Julius made the comment, Well, Bertier, I dont guess youre Superman after all. During tense racial times at the school, team members would patrol the halls wearing their team jerseys. [20] It eventually went on to gross an estimated $115,654,751 in the U.S., and $136,706,684 worldwide. It now goes to Gov. He is a raccoon, the state animal of Tennessee. 1. The famous high school that served as the starring subject in the 2000 hit football film Remember the Titans will change its name, becoming the latest U.S. institution to shed its past links to problematic historical figures. ; Always do your best; Use self-control; Be self-disciplined; Think before you act consider the consequences; Be accountable for your choices). Wilson Company, New York and Dublin, 2001; Best Books for Children Preschool through Grade 6, Sixth Edition, edited by John T. Gillespie, R.R. Present your findings in an oral report to the entire class. See Learning Guide to Gentlemans Agreement. Without further ado, heres the story of the 1971 T. C. Williams high school football state champions: Remember the Titans. WebThe Virginia high school that was used as the setting of Disneys Remember the Titans is set to have its name changed. Bertier: Mom, just get to know him. Mother: I dont want to know him. We do not know if this exchange really occurred, but it exemplifies one of the themes of the movie. 1. He had coached in Alexandria for many years. Its head coach was now the prime head coach for the city. Many players who were good enough to be on the starting team at most high schools in the country, or who had been starters the previous year, or who had rightfully expected to be starters in the coming year, would never make it off the bench. White kids at T.C. (Play by the rules; Take turns and share; Be open-minded; listen to others; Dont take advantage of others; Dont blame others carelessly). By Tony Rehagen September 23, 2021 Back in 2000, Rufus Littlejohn could not believe that anyone would ever want to make a WebCheck out our titans high school selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our shops. Benefits of the Movie But then again, none of them knew this when Boone took the job. Links to the Internet It can. 4. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Those lessons include: the ethical precepts contained in the ethical principles of Trustworthiness, Responsibility, Respect, Fairness, Caring and Citizenship; helping the students mature; allowing young men a field of endeavor in which they can achieve something; providing rites of passage from adolescence to maturity for some adolescents. Williams in 1971 was big business. How did they do it? 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