How Seahawks Super Bowl parade and education can coexist

By now you know the Seahawks are having a parade in Seattle on Wednesday to celebrate their Super Bowl championship. And you’ve also no-doubt heard that a lot of schools aren’t going to let students out of school to attend, deciding to prioritize academics over sports. And while in general that’s a good policy, an argument could be made in this case that the historical significance of this is worth more than one day in a classroom, but the good news is this doesn’t have to be an either/or situation.

Why not have both? Let kids out of school, but make this an educational event. The Seahawks have a roster full of smart, interesting people who could teach children a few things while also celebrating a championship. That way, everybody wins. Here are a few suggested courses:

Advance vocabulary with Richard Sherman

The Stanford grad described his former teammate Andrew Luck as perspicacious earlier this season. Did you know what that word meant before then? Neither did I. But now we can teach it to our children.

Don’t let your children have mediocre vocabularies, send them to Professor Sherman.

ADVERTISEMENT
0 seconds of 0 secondsVolume 0%
Press shift question mark to access a list of keyboard shortcuts
00:00
00:00
00:00
 

Math with Russell Wilson

One of the quarterback’s favorite clichés is “100 yards is 100 yards,” and sometimes he also mixes in the width of the field, 53 1/3 yards, so we even get fractions.

For more advanced students, Wilson will give a lecture on calculating passer ratings.

Public speaking with Marshawn Lynch

OK, so maybe this isn’t the most practical choice, but the results would be hilarious. Besides, as much as Lynch doesn’t like dealing with the media, he’s great with kids, so by the end of the parade, your young student can also be “about that action, boss.”

Media and technology with Doug Baldwin

Your kids will sit down with the Seahawks receiver and learn how to break down and evaluate the performances of different media members. Then if you have any questions, Baldwin will teach you how to Google the answer.

PE with Robert Turbin

I mean, have you seed the dude’s biceps? You want him teaching your kids how to stay in shape.

Follow your dreams with Malcolm Smith

OK, so this subject probably doesn’t actually exist in any schools, but it’s a good message for kids, right? And who better to teach it than a guy who came into the league as a seventh-round pick, wasn’t a starter for much of the season, and is now the Super Bowl MVP?

Proper grooming with Max Unger’s beard

Consider this a “what not to do” type of class.

The importance of sharing with James Carpenter and Paul McQuistan

Think how often parents are telling their kids that it’s important to share. Well who better to preach that message than the guys who share left guard all the way to a Super Bowl title.

Dancing with Michael Bennett

This class is for high school students only, and even then it may not be age appropriate. On second thought, let’s save this class for an adult-only Super Bowl celebration.

Talk to us

> Give us your news tips.

> Send us a letter to the editor.

> More Herald contact information.

More in Sports

Jackson senior and UW commit Allie Thomsen is The Herald's 2025 All-Area Softball Hitter of the Year. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
The Herald’s 2025 Softball Hitter of the Year: Allie Thomsen

The Jackson senior had a .544 batting average and 1.600 OPS while striking out just once.

Stanwood’s Rubi Lopez cheers after getting a base hit during the 3A District 1 championship game against Sedro-Woolley on Thursday, May 15, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Wesco all-league softball teams announced

Wesco has announced its all-league teams for boys soccer. WESCO 4A First… Continue reading

Taylor Dollard of the Everett AquaSox throws a pitch in a 5-2 victory over the Tri-City Dust Devils at Funko Field on Wednesday, June 12, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Shari Sommerfeld / Everett AquaSox)
Strong pitching anchors AquaSox, sinks Tri-City

Everett AquaSox pitching held Tri-City Dust Devils to just two… Continue reading

Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) hands off to running back Zach Charbonnet (26) during minicamp at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Edwin Hooper, Seattle Seahawks)
Dave Boling: Sam Darnold’s first priority is the run game

For those Seattle Seahawks fans curious about the early… Continue reading

Pacers rely on unlikely heroes, take 2-1 NBA Finals lead

Indiana Pacers Coach Rick Carlisle sounds like a nature lover… Continue reading

Danny O’Neil: If you’re a Sonics fan, cackle along with me

I did not shout in excitement when Indiana’s Obi Toppin dunked home… Continue reading

Nneka Ogwumike releases a shot against the Minnesota Lynx at Climate Pledge Arena on June 11, 2025. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Storm)
Storm stop Lynx’s perfect season

The Minnesota Lynx’s perfect start to the season has ended. Pounding the… Continue reading

Edmonds-Woodway senior Alex Plumis is The Herald’s 2025 Boys Soccer Offensive Player of the Year on Thursday, June 5, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
The Herald’s 2025 Boys Soccer Offensive Player of the Year: Alex Plumis

The Edmonds-Woodway senior scored 23 goals and dished nine assists.

Wesco all-league boys soccer teams announced

Wesco has announced its all-league teams for boys soccer. WESCO 4A First… Continue reading

Everett's Luis Suisbel hit a walkoff solo home run against Tri-City at Funko Field on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Shari Sommerfeld / Everett AquaSox)
AquaSox Sweep Dust Devils in Doubleheader

Playing two games to account for a May 11 rainout… Continue reading

TJ Oshie and Mike Murphy pose for a picture in the Washington Capitals' locker room in Washington, D.C. on Jan. 9, 2018. Oshie and the Capitals would win the Stanley Cup later that season. (Photo courtesy of Mike Murphy)
Remembering TJ Oshie’s hockey origins after his NHL retirement

The Everett native’s youth coach recalls his early playing days and impact on Seattle Jr. Hockey.

Everett Firefighters (from left to right) Andy Denzel, Galen Wallace and climb team captain Mike Dunmire prepare to climb the Columbia Tower staircase in Seattle during the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Firefighter Stairclimb on March 9, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Steve Baer / FireDogPhotos)
Everett Fire Department honored as top Columbia Tower climb fundraiser

50 firefighters combined to raise $81,000 to fight blood cancers.

Support local journalism

If you value local news, make a gift now to support the trusted journalism you get in The Daily Herald. Donations processed in this system are not tax deductible.

You're browsing in private mode.
Please sign in or subscribe to continue reading articles in this mode.

The Daily Herald relies on subscription revenue to provide local content for our readers.

Subscribe

Already a subscriber? Please sign in