Pride and tradition reign at Edgewood Memorial Stadiun, home to the John F. Kennedy Rockets. As Kennedy cultivates a culture of encouragement and grit, student-athletes set the example for future generations. With that, the community believes bringing success back into the West Side helps push the area forward.
This story is part of KSAT's “Know My Neighborhood” project.– Planted just south of Westwood Square is Edgewood Memorial Stadium, home to the John F. Kennedy Rockets.That historical background has since created a community rich with culture, pride and tradition.
“The gear and the equipment are cool and everything, but it’s bigger than football, I rather get a good lesson from the coaches for the future and my life,” said Angel Rodriguez, a senior and football player at Kennedy. ”You don’t really see a lot of girls that have the commitment or want to go out of the community and play at the next level because, maybe due to the traditions that they may have or just the customs they may have as a family,” Nunez said.
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