When the 3 p.m. bell rang, I’d run out the door, down Church Street, up King Oak hill, arriving 20 minutes later at Legion Memorial Field where Weymouth High School football practice was already under way. I made myself valuable by sneaking milk bottles (glass at the time) full of water to thirsty players. Water was a no, no in those days. The need for hydration was a distant concept, just implying weakness and lack of fitness. Those were happy afternoons. The team was under the tutelage of renowned coach Harry Arlenson, now a member of the High School Football Hall of Fame. He was firm, knowledgeable, but kind, speaking softly to the young men in his care. I can't tell you how old I was, but I can tell you what size. The players lifted me onto their lockers after practice so I didn’t get cleated. Legion Field is still swampy by Commercial Street and the stadium where the maroon and gold played is now called Arlenson Stadium. (click "more" to see photo)