• 'Be the light, see the good, make a difference and work for amazing' were core values of the late Ryan Syverson, a long-time Pelican Rapids elementary teacher and football coach. Prepare well, play by the rules, take ownership of mistakes, compete as hard as possible and to the fullest extent of your ability...and then accept the results whatever they may be. Be humble in victory and gracious in defeat, and wear your orange and black with pride. His vision still shines. As a community and as a school, we will continue to share his valuable legacy with others.