Quite a few students from Medford High School came to watch the game on-site this time, especially Mike's classmates. After identifying themselves, they were specially allowed to enter the field to celebrate together.
Mia, Lena, and Paige were all among them.
Seeing Mike free at this moment, Mia ran over first and gave him a hug.
At the same time, Lena was also captivated by Mike's dazzling charm today and couldn't help but walk to Mike's other side and hug him.
The scene of Mike hugging left and right was then recorded by the reporters' cameras.
When Mike led the team to win the league championship strongly in today's Summer League live broadcast, he was destined to become a household "star" in Texas for some time to come.
At the same time, his "resistance" spirit might even become a "totem" followed by many people.
And the gossip news of such a rising super star would definitely have a market.
Many reporters even thought of titles for the gossip news.
Shock! Wonder Boy and His Princesses.
The Untold Stories of Wonder Boy and Girls!!
The Secret of Wonder Boy's Magic! ...
Never trust the professional ethics of reporters who only want to make big news.
Mike naturally didn't know what the reporters were planning. After being warm with the two girls for a while, he went to the Medford students who were watching eagerly and high-fived them to celebrate.
"Congratulations Mike, you did it, you became a hero..."
When Mike was free again, Jack from the state TV station came over and offered his congratulations.
"Thanks~" Mike stepped forward and hugged him too.
Knowing each other for more than a year, they could be considered "comrades-in-arms" now.
"Another piece of good news, your documentary should be on TV next week. In the coming period, you will definitely become the hottest 'star' in Texas." Jack said with a smile.
Mike's documentary being produced so quickly was also due to Jack's bet.
Yes, a few weeks ago, Jack bet that Mike could lead the Medford team to the finals. Starting from then, he had called on colleagues in the same group to start producing the documentary.
As the saying goes, opportunities are reserved for those who are prepared.
Fortunately, Jack bet right again this time.
Even the development of things was better than he imagined.
As Mike's popularity continued to rise, the credit for producing that documentary would also become Jack's capital for further advancement in the TV station.
Next, Jack briefly told Mike about the sales of his posters and left in a hurry.
He needed to return to the TV station as soon as possible to finalize the documentary matter.
The celebration at the Texas Stadium lasted for more than an hour before Mike, along with teammates and Medford teachers and students, got on the bus and embarked on the return journey.
On the Medford campus, many students who watched the Summer League at home also gathered here, just waiting for the football team to come back and celebrate together again.
It can only be said that football is indeed the most popular sport in America, and its influence is unimaginably huge.
When the bus fleet entered the campus, the students waiting here surrounded the fleet like zombies besieging a city.
"Everyone listen to me, our team members need rest, save the celebration for later..."
The huge honor the football team won for the school made Tom, the old principal, radiate a second youth.
At this time, he stood on the bus with a glowing face and notified the students below: "A grand bonfire party will be held on campus next Friday to thank all members of the football team for the honor won for the school. At that time, you can bring your friends and family to participate in this carnival together."
Have to say, Tom is indeed worthy of being an old principal.
Using the momentum of the football team to hold a collective activity to share glory in the school can easily make students feel a sense of belonging and identity with the school.
Doing this, maybe in more than ten years, many students of this session will remember this summer.
Hearing that the celebration was scheduled for next Friday, the surrounding students cheered for a while and temporarily let go of the football team members who had just returned.
Time passed day by day. In the following week, the football team members became the most popular people in the school.
Many students, out of admiration for Mike, even formed groups to ask him for autographs.
After a few days of fermentation, Mike had become a veritable popular "star."
At the same time, to prepare for Friday's celebration, various ribbons and slogans were gradually hung on the campus.
Various clubs and classes also began to urgently rehearse programs, preparing to perform at Friday's celebration.
As time passed, students' enthusiasm for the celebration was no less than their love for Christmas.
Finally, time came to Friday afternoon. The venue layout, program arrangement, safety, props, costumes, etc., for the celebration were all ready.
A decent temporary stage appeared in the center of the school playground. Lighting, curtains, stage design, etc., all took some effort.
It could be seen that the school spent a lot of funds for this celebration.
As night fell, the playground was crowded early with people coming to celebrate, including students from this school and many new faces.
According to the old principal's idea, this celebration today did not refuse outsiders to participate.
"Good evening, distinguished guests and friends..."
With the opening remarks, Dean of Students Tim appeared on the stage acting as the host.
After simple pleasantries, Old Principal Tom was invited to the stage to give a speech.
Then, the old principal and the host issued an invitation together to let all members of the football team, the protagonists of today, come on stage.
Amidst the audience's applause, dozens of team members wearing football uniforms walked out of the crowd to the center of the stage to accept everyone's cheers.
Next, Head Coach George in a sharp suit and his assistant coach also walked onto the stage from the side.
Following that was a series of speech times.
Among them, George as the team's head coach and Mike as the team's current captain received key attention.
This segment was the main item of tonight's party, so it took a long time.
And out of love for the team, the audience also continuously offered warm applause during this segment.
After all team members finished expressing their thoughts, the party entered the program performance segment.
"Next, the performers of the first program are outstanding alumni who just graduated from the school this year. They are a group, and they have blown a youthful storm across the country this summer..."
After the long title introduction, Tim shouted loudly: "Please welcome the Plastics to bring us a song performance—Love Story."
The Plastics, relying on several hit songs Mike wrote for them, successfully launched their first album Small Town Girl this summer.
With youthful and beautiful appearances and a fresh song style, they blew a youthful storm nationwide.
From the album release to now, in more than three months, their album sales have accumulated more than 600,000 copies.
This is almost unimaginable for a new group.
Given their achievements now, even though Regina and the other two actually didn't get their high school diplomas, Medford High School had listed them as honorary alumni.
Mike, sitting with Mia below the stage, originally felt something was increasingly wrong listening to the host's words. Looking up, he indeed saw three beautiful girls walking out from behind the stage curtain.