Love My Life, My Family and Friends, Teaching FACS, Coaching & Hunting. Like Watching Movies & Listening To Punk Music. I Truly Feel Like I'm Living The Dream.
An emotional night for our Family…my brother just went in for a lung transplant at Mayo. He’s been miserable for years & we’re praying for a safe procedure & healing process. With that, we also pray for the family who just lost a loved one & is grieving their loss.🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
I’m beyond excited to announce that next school year the Byron FACS Department and the Business Department will be running a real life Food Truck Business. We’ll incorporate many other subjects such as Ag, IT, Art, etc to provide an authentic learning experience for our kids.
BHS awarded a $45,000
@BushFoundation
grant to help reimagine the purpose and focus of school to meet the needs of all students in today’s world. The grant will support the creation of a self-sustaining food truck business. This work is operated by
@2Revolutions
.
#ByronBears
Dear Educators
We will get through this. During this time we don’t need to worry about work/tests that might not be finished or what curriculum isn’t covered yet b/c our whole country is in uncharted areas. What matters is being flexible & being there for your own family.
It's with great sadness to say my mother just passed away. We appreciate the thoughts and prayers during this difficult time & appreciate the support. She was an amazing woman who taught me so many values. I have no idea what life is going to be like without her. Much Love
Sports are humbling. You have good & bad days. My son is a hard worker but isn’t a star by any means. But he did put 2 good days of wrestling together & won a Youth State Title. We’ll savor today & be prepared for the tough days ahead
b/c there will be. Happy Easter Everyone!
Well 18 Years Ago today I married the one person willing to join me on the journey we call life (I totally suckered her in lol). I’m beyond blessed to have received all that I have in this life. Looking forward to many many more years of awesomeness 👍
2 months ago my friend Nick was on his death bed…..tonight our girls competed against it other and we were able to watch our kids do what they love. Sometimes the simple things in life mean lots more in these situations…..cherish every damn day.
No amount of curriculum training in school/college or years of teaching ever prepares
you for the loss of a student. The loss of any young person burns a hole in your heart that just seems can never be healed. Sending so much love to the
#WeAreByron
Community today.🖤💛
Having trouble wrapping my brain around what just happened….down 2 sets and the
@ByronVB
team rallies off 3 straight sets to get 3rd in State. So proud of this determined, hard working, intelligent, lanky 5’5” volleyball player & her teammates this past weekend. Congratulations!
1 year ago I lost one of the most important people in my life. Not a day goes by I don’t think of my mom. It’s such an odd feeling when you no longer have parents in your life. Cherish every day and make every day count because life goes by too damn fast.
2 years ago I lost my mom, the one who taught me so much about life & who helped shape me as a person. I think of her daily and makes me sad my kids don’t get to see their grandma. But today I remember this awesome lady and am thankful for all the awesome memories I have of her
We’ve had crab for Christmas for over 40 years. Today we had to pick up my moms order which was tough. Kindness & love heal. Joe (Manager) from
@HyVee
heard about mom & bought us flowers & food for our family. Kindness is so powerful. Ran into some awesome BHS kids too!
Happy Mother’s Day to this lovely woman. 2 weeks ago we weren’t sure if she’d even be here today but she’s a fighter. So blessed to be so close to such an awesome facility like the
@MayoClinic
.
Just received a phone call from former student & wrestler wanting to give me info on the birth of their first child so I could hear it from him. Once again teaching is not about curriculum. It’s about the relationships & the respect created for each other. Feeling honored
My 11 year old son LOVES football. So I just surprised him by taking him to support his favorite
@Vikings
at the Pro Bowl in Las Vegas! He’s excited to watch these guys represent MN.
@JJettas2
@dalvincook
@KirkCousins8
Harrison Smith
Brian O’Neil
#Skol
This man changed my life as a high school wrestler. Every year I see him I like to take the time to thank him. I’ve been thanking him for 26 years. Thanks Mark!
#ThankACoach
@ZMWrestling
#ByronBears
Thanks to this amazing
@ByronGirlsHoops
player who invited me to Teacher Appreciation Night. I love this profession so much. You have good days and bad days but THIS is my why……the students. Feeling pretty blessed right now.
This little girls has always loved volleyball….she was there the last time
@ByronVB
went to State and now she’s going to being playing in the State Tournament this week. Such a proud dad!
This is my 5th grade teacher Miss Drajna. I’m 46 years old & I have received a birthday card/call/email from her every year since 1988. Ran into her a few weeks back & she wanted to watch me teach. Had the pleasure of having her visit today. One of those full circle moments.
Super proud of this
@ByronBearsHS
student! Braeden has been coming to the weight room this Spring….he wanted to get out of his chair and on the bench today. Just absolutely amazing💪💪💪💪💪
#ByronBears
@ByronBears
These 9 years have flown by…from trying on his first singlet at age 4 to being a 7th grader in the wrestling room with his dad as the coach…..I don’t have words to describe it really. Just trying to soak it all in as a father……
There are lots of tough days when you no longer have any parents who are alive any more. But December 22nd is one of the toughest for me…the day I lost my hero… I miss her every single day and wish we could have her here with us for Christmas. Miss you mom…..
The
@ByronBearsHS
lost a great person this past weekend & the
#WeAreByron
Community is coming together to help support the family.
#WildwoodSportsBarAndGrill
in Byron is selling a pizza that Ethan developed in my Restaurant Management Class. 💯 of the proceeds go to his family
13 years ago today I lost my father to cancer. Not a day goes by that I don’t wish I could see him for 1 day just to meet his grandkids he never met. They both have so much of him in them. I don’t hate much in life but I hate cancer.
19 years ago today we both said “I Do” to everything life had in store for us. Unreal how fast 19 years goes by and all that’s happened to us over those years. Looking forward to what’s next🙏
A pretty special night. My mother who passed away last year graduated from Stewartville so tonight had some special meaning to me. Thanks to everyone who has helped me, this program and this sport. Lots of Thanks!
Byron goes 2-0 tonight winning 51-27 against Cannon Falls and 58-21 against Stewartville. Congratulations to Coach Ryan Radke on his 250th Career Win tonight as well. Winning the Hammer for Varsity and JV was the entire team🔨
#GRIT
@ByronActivities
@ByronBears
@LHSEagles
Well year 21 in the books. It was so tough, exhausting, and difficult....but the kids made it rewarding and can’t imagine doing anything else. I love this job. Enjoy your summer
#ByronBears
Students!!
So incredibly proud of my students tonight. They absolutely rocked it. Over 250 meals gone in 1.5 hours. Well done…..and when Tom says he wants a pic with Mr Radke, Tom gets a pic. Miss this kid.
#ByronBears
@ByronBears
Your 2021 Gene and Sharon Radke Memorial Scholarship Recipients:
Lauren, Easton, Abby, Travis, and Morgan. Congratulations! My parents would be proud of these young adults.
#ByronBears
@ByronBears
Yesterday I received an e-mail from a former teacher just checking in to say Keep up the good work. Today I woke up to an e-mail from former student thanking me for life lessons that I taught him. Teachers you might never know your impact on students but what you do MATTERS.
Proud of this kid for just loving the sport of wrestling. I was never great by any means but the sport taught me alot. I hope his passion continues & drive continues in all aspects of his life. Qualified for
#NYWA
State in 2 weeks.
Well 14 days of awesomeness is coming to an end. Over 3 years in the making to finally visit Hawaii. We celebrated 21 years of marriage along the way. Such an amazing trip with so many cool experiences. Hoping we can visit again down the road.
“OK Corey you pick any ride but would prefer to not get wet”
Corey: “I want to do Thunder Canyon”
Me:”Um yeah We’ll get wet”
Corey:”Yes we will and you did say any ride”
#2018SeniorTrip
One of my favorite pictures of my daughter with me. She became a teenager today and is more excited than her father is about it. Beyond lucky to have this girl in my life. Happy Birthday Maryn🎉
A big shoutout to our
@byron_students
tonight at the FB Game. They were positive, fun, and energetic. At the end of the night I simply asked them to help pick up their garbage and every one helped. Thank You for being so great👍
#ByronBears
@ByronBearsHS
@ByronActivities
My father passed 12 years ago today. I reflect a lot on this day about life. I struggle the most with not what I miss but more of what never happened. Live life to the fullest every single day, chose to be kind/loving, and have no regrets.
#CarpeDiem
Not going to lie, today was a tough day. I got into education to be around kids, and not away from them. Kids can put on a front but most kids AND teachers enjoy stability, normalcy & social interaction. Don’t get me wrong I enjoy alone time but the extrovert in me is struggling
A little late to the party as took a Twitter break but had the honor of celebrating 20 years of marriage with this woman last week. Beyond lucky to have her in this journey called life. 🙏
17 Years Ago today this lovely lady said “I Do”. Not much has changed since then other than our 2 kids but yeah we pretty much look the exact same. FYI I did fit into the same shoes I wore 17 years ago but the shirt I wore shrunk for some reason. Weird.....
In my Life Class my kids had to write a letter to someone. Tyson decided to write the President. Political views aside, it’s pretty cool Tyson got a response. He’s very excited!
He used to never want to leave my side….now he’s at his first over night 3 day camp and said “Dad it’s ok you can leave now”……Dad had a long drive home
Every now and then parents grab candid shots that just embody what I love about coaching…..down time with the wrestling family (story time) and then those 1:1 times where you get to share 23+ years of knowledge with kids that want to be the best versions of themselves.
15 years ago today my father passed away…15 years of memories he missed out on. A person my children never met but I feel like they know from the stories told of him good and bad. And it feels like it was just yesterday he was here. Life’s Too Short🙏
Kids these days....a phrase thrown around alot...But these kids today were asked for help move a lady’s mom in town because the help couldn’t make it. She reached out to a wrestler for help so he brought more help
#Citizenship
#Community
#WeAreByron
#ByronBears
The week after State Wrestling the coaches and State Entrants go out for dinner. Phones are put away, lots of food is eaten and stress free conversations are had....it’s always a highlight each year. Very thankful and blessed to do what I do.
On behalf of the entire Radke/Hovey Family, Merrick & I made our annual donation to the Eagles Cancer Telethon today. Our donation comes from the Gene Radke Memorial Golf Tournament. Thank you to all that have been a part of this endeavor to find a cure for cancer
#CancerSucks
Over 24 years ago this man changed my life. He instilled a passion for Wrestling and taught me so much more about life. I would never be where I am without good coaches and teachers in my life. Thanks Mark Krier
#ThankACoach
Had the honor of being Merricks Show and Tell Item today even though I couldn’t fit in his backpack . This kid just keeps surprising us every day......
@MonstersOfRock
I have to go with Master of Puppets……PLUS it is in the Library of Congress National Recording Registry which is cool for a metal album. 2nd choice is Appetite for Destruction. Both are timeless.
17 Years ago today my father passed away from cancer…..tonight is
@ByronVB
Crush Cancer Night where his Granddaughter he never met will play volleyball. Life can be weird, tough and ironic at times but it shapes us into who we are.
Congratulations to our first born on receiving an Academic Letter today! Since academia isn’t in my DNA I’ll assume she gets that from her mama. Proud Dad.
Me: You know Merrick someday your mom and dad are going to die but you know something cool, you and Maryn will get our cabin & it will be free for you two
Merrick: Yeah that’s cool but won’t we still have to pay the taxes? How much is THAT going to cost us?
Merrick: Dad...how come you turned off Elf so mom could watch her girlie show?
Me: Sometimes you have to compromise buddy
Merrick: How come mom never has to compromise?
Me:.......
Congratulations
@ByronMNFootball
on a great season. This team provided so many fun memories for our community. Thank you also for providing my son the opportunity to be a part of this awesome ride.
#H2O
Update: Lung Transplant so far has been a success. I can’t thank everyone enough for your support. An extra shoutout to
@Murph_LeeHD
& my 17 year old nephew Henry who have helped Jamie as caregivers. Henry has sacrificed so much to help his father. Thanks again for the prayers🙏
A lesson I learned from my dad at age 18 when I asked about referendums
-Someone I never met paid for me & generation before me to attend school so pay it forward. It’s our civic duty
-Vote Yes the first time b/c it costs more if it doesn’t pass & you usually gets less
Vote Yes!
Social Distancing hike on our land in Rushford. A good way to start the day before the snow👎. Best part was that it was my daughters idea to go for a family hike
@MaxMcenelly
took the time out of his day so my son could meet him and Merrick is beyond happy. Little things can sometimes be big things to these kids. Thank You for being a role model!
@WaconiaWrestlin
One of my favorite wrestling traditions....taking the State Entrants our for dinner the week after State. They wanted a sushi experience so that’s what they got and it was great
#ItchiTokyo
#ByronBears
A few years ago I wanted to change the environment in my non cooking classroom to help create a better learning space. After some grant writing, doing online auctions, etc, here it is. Not 100% done but I like it. Thanks to all who have helped in this process.
#ByronBears
What an amazing day celebrating my oldest brother. 26 years in the Major Violators Unit in Las Vegas. My parents (and our entire family) would be so proud and relieved for this day to finally happen. Too many scary nights for him and the family. Congratulations Troy!
#ByronBears
Today we officially became licensed business in our county and started selling food. Many people to thank for this journey so just thank you all who helped us but especially Thank You to our awesome students at
@ByronBearsHS
@MrBernards
#ByronBears
#SayYesToFCS
Time….man time goes by way too fast. My first born, my only girl turns 16 today. To say I’m proud of her is an understatement to say the least. If you see her out and about today wish her Happy Birthday.