DEAR EDITOR: On Sept. 29, in the St. James versus Booker T. Washington football game, the Wildcats were geared up and ready to play their hearts out, especially me, a senior running back. All I wanted to do was to shine and that I did. In the beginning of the first half, I had six carries for 113 yards and scored two touchdowns. On one of my carries, I was tackled, leaving my foot turned the wrong way. On that tackle, I broke my fibula, and all the ligaments in my ankle were torn. This tackle left a lasting impression on me, and my football career ended for the season. On Tuesday, Oct. 10, I underwent surgery at Thibodaux Regional Medical Center in Thibodaux. As of today, I am making a full recovery. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the St. James High School faculty, staff and students, especially head coach Rick Gaille, and the coaching staff for all their support. Also, to the Wildcat fans, Thibodaux Regional Medical Center, Dr. Richard Morvant Jr., St. James Parish Sheriffs Office, Sheriff Willy Martin Jr., Greater New Orleans Football Association, Acadian Ambulance, Booker T. Washington football team and coaching staff, the Times-Picayune, the Morning Advocate, River Parish News, the News- Examiner, the Enterprise, the Daily Comet and LObservateur. I also would like to offer a special word of thanks to my parents, Detective Nora Steib and Nelson Steib Jr., and Rita Steib, and sister Deputy Kirstin Steib Davis of the Lafourche Sheriffs Office. Thanks for the telephone calls, flowers, cards, publication and especially the prayers. Thank you! Montrell Steib Vacherie