Let's reward athletes' participation with our presence

According to a recent report by the National Federation of High Schools, participation in high school sports is at an all-time high for both boys and girls. The same report also reveals that participation in Washington state is mirroring those national trends.

That’s good news, news that should be celebrated. Despite negative press that has sometimes accompanied high school sports, abuse of athletes, coaches who work some too hard and parents who can’t stay in the stands, it would seem more of our young people are finding and staying with athletic competition.

It’s good news for a number of re...