Boynton Beach High School Honors Lamar Jackson

May 16, 2026, 16:54
USSports

Introduction

On May 15, 2026, Boynton Beach High School and city leaders had a special day. They wanted to honor Lamar Jackson. He is a famous football player for the Baltimore Ravens.

Main Body

The school took away Jackson's number 7 jersey. Now, no other player can use it. Mayor Rebecca Shelton named the day 'Lamar Jackson Day.' The city also gave a road a new name. Now it is 'Lamar Jackson Way.' Jackson played for this school many years ago. In 2014, he won a big game. A friend from the team said Jackson was always great in practice. He said Jackson was a good leader and worked hard for the team. Jackson went to the University of Louisville. He won a big trophy there. Then, the Baltimore Ravens picked him for the NFL. He won many awards and played very well for a long time.

Conclusion

Lamar Jackson and Coach Trequan Smith spoke to the people. The school will always remember Jackson's great work.

Learning

⚡ The 'Power' of Past Actions

Look at how the story tells us what happened. We use a special form of the word to show the action is finished.

The Pattern: Word + -ed = Happened before now.

  • Want →\rightarrow Wanted
  • Nam →\rightarrow Named
  • Play →\rightarrow Played*

Wait! Some words are rebels and change completely. We call these 'Special Words':

  • Win →\rightarrow Won
  • Go →\rightarrow Went
  • Say →\rightarrow Said

Why this helps you reach A2: To talk about your life, your school, or your favorite player, you must move from Today to Yesterday.

Quick Example:

  • Today: I work hard.
  • Yesterday: I worked hard.

Vocabulary Learning

honor (v.)
to show respect or admiration for someone
Example:The city will honor the player with a ceremony
jersey (n.)
a shirt worn by a sports team player
Example:The school took away Jackson's number 7 jersey
leader (n.)
someone who guides or directs a group
Example:He was a good leader for the team
trophy (n.)
a cup or award given for winning
Example:He won a big trophy at the university
pick (v.)
to choose someone for a position
Example:The Ravens picked him for the NFL
award (n.)
a prize given for achievement
Example:He received many awards for his performance
coach (n.)
a person who trains a sports team
Example:Coach Trequan Smith spoke to the people
remember (v.)
to keep in mind
Example:The school will always remember his great work
city (n.)
a large town
Example:City leaders had a special day
road (n.)
a path for vehicles
Example:The city gave a road a new name