Re: Bonsall Elementary to no longer participate in Don Dornon Games [Village News, 11/3/16]

I would like to add my two cents. I was in Patrick Rusnell’s sixth grade La Paloma class one of the first years the mile was added. Milena Glusac was predicted to win it from Bonsall Elementary School (BES). Pat coached me to a 6:04 record mile time that beat Milena by 30 seconds.

I was proud to win for La Paloma. Bonsall has been great since way back then, winning many of the trophies. Check the stats.

I love running and Don Dornon is where I developed my drive to compete. I am now the Sullivan Cross Country coach. I have two daughters that go to Sullivan and BES. You can see my predicament.

However, I am clear on one thing. Kicking Bonsall out of the Don Dornan games is wrong on every level. This is about tradition and the fact that Bonsall has always been a huge part of the Don Dornan games.

As John Wooden would state, "the better the competition, the more you rise to it." This is hurting all kids, not just Bonsall kids. It will hurt Fallbrook kids too and their level of competition.

And it is not about starting our own track meet. It is about keeping the spirit of Don Dornon alive. I went to the Fallbrook elementary board meeting tonight. If there is one person who could make this all go back to how it was, it is Pat Rusnell, who is on the board. I will leave it at that.

Tamara Miller