Football Games Are Family Affair

The Settlemires were one of the most extensive and involved families in attendance at the Dunedin High Falcons (Oct. 7).

Tenth-grade twins Dalton and Lindsey Settlemire are proud to have the entire family come out to support the Falcons.

Lindsey, a varsity cheerleader and straight-A honor student, said, "I am so proud that my family comes to all the games dressed in red, black and white, and they cheer for me and all the Falcons."

Lindsey is a member of the SADD Club (Students Against Drunk Driving) and when she graduates she has aspirations of attending law school at the University of Florida.

Her twin brother Dalton (jersey No. 58), a sophomore offensive lineman, is also a straight-A student and involved in Navy JROTC (Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps). One day he wishes to become a Navy pilot.

Parents Temple and Dave Settlemire have lived in Dunedin for 13 years.

Dave can usually be found on the sidelines handling the down marker at home games.

Temple said that they've been involved in football and cheerleading programs since first grade when Lindsey and Dalton began playing for the Junior Falcons. 

"It is a great family event," she said.

Temple and husband Dave are both members of the Cheerleading Booster Club; Temple is vice president. They are both also members of the Football Booster Club. 

"We believe it is important to support our local high school," she said. "I believe will help them be well-rounded students."  

Maternal grandparents Chris and Kay Payne have lived in Palm Harbor for 16 years and make an effort to attend every game.

Paternal grandparents Ralph and Lee Settlemire travel as often as possible to the games from Bradenton.

"My family is very supportive and I know they are the No. 1 fans whether we win or lose," Lindsey said, with a wide grin.