Thank you :) I tried doing a search before posting my question, but didn't come up with the threads you did. Thanks so much. Allison

For those of you that have had children go on to play sports in college, can you give me some advice on curriculum? I have an 8th grader that is a competitive swimmer and would like to swim in college. I have read the NCAA rules/ requirements for eligibility, but would like some clarification from Moms who have been there/done that. It looks as if the textbook approach would be the easiest way to get eligibility, but we haven't used traditional textbooks very often in our schooling... other than some BJU science and Saxon Math. Would you mind sharing with me what materials/curriculm you did use for your high schooler that qualified for NCAA eligibility? Allison

Currently in KS, but moving back to NC this summer ( hopefully). We are active duty Army and will be living in the Fuquay-Varina area.

We are an active duty family and had been living in Manhattan (KS) for the past year, until we moved to Topeka to be near my oldest son's swim team training. Let me say that, as with any state, what city/ area you live in really can dictate whether or not you love or even like that state. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Manhattan KS!! I Like almost nothing about Topeka. Manhattan was a smaller city and had the nicest group of people I have ever met in my life. Everyone we ever met or even passed by during our walks or bike rides, almost instantly became friends :) Young and old alike were just genuinely warm and friendly. Crime is pretty much unheard of in that area.. other than some petty crimes. Traffic is pretty much non-existant most of the time. The city is small enough that you can get around very easily, but large enough to have what you may want/need. It is situated right in the rolling Flint Hills of KS, which make the scenery just beautiful. The stars are so bright on a clear night :) The thunderstorms rolling in were just beautiful. Within a matter of minutes, you could be out in the country surrounded by farms and cows... it was just so peaceful to me. I sure do miss Manhattan. Topeka is the complete opposite. It is a much bigger city with a lot more poverty, and crime. The overall "feel" of this place to me is just rude and everyone is in a rush. If Topeka were my only experience living in KS, I would have to say I dislike KS. However, I know that I LOVE certain parts of KS!

I would love a penpal for my 8yo son. He also loves Legos and anything star wars. We are an active duty military family and currently stationed in KS. Feel free to send me a PM and we can work out the particulars :) Blessings, Allison