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Beverly Boerkel: 'We've Always Been Connected' with Warriors
Boerkel has one son who has been an assistant coach for more than 20 years and whose grandson is a ball boy.
students and alumni love the school, and the football parents love and support their Warriors. While the team played on the field, Patch went into the stands to tell the stories of the parents who help make everything possible.
Name: Beverly Boerkel
Hometown: Royal Oak
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Connection: Son James has been a defensive coach for more than 20 years and grandson Blair is a ball boy.
Favorite moment from the season:
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What makes Brother Rice special? "My second cousin started at Brother Rice when it was just starting. My nephew was on track and field — he's here at the game, too. I have six cousins, all last name Collins, which is my maiden name, who have been to Brother Rice. We've always been connected with Brother Rice."
Check out other Warriors in the Crowd:
- : 'It's the Whole Thing'
- : 'Sense of Community' Makes Brother Rice Special
- : 'It Takes a Community to Raise a Child'
- : Team is a 'Band of Brothers'
- Warriors 'Play Together, as a Team'
- : 'It's a Very Disciplined Group of Boys'
- : 'History Repeating' for Football Family
- : Warriors Team Loves Each Other
To read more about these dedicated parents, check out the Warriors in the Crowd Page on Patch.
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