Throughout the month of October, Claire Jeffress of Dawson High School in Pearland, Texas, has found herself in the spotlight not once, but twice. The Texas high school student was named homecoming queen just last week, posing for pics while wearing both her tiara and her varsity football uniform.
Jeffress has been the varsity team’s kicker all season, and over the weekend, she found herself once again the center of attention after a game-winning 30-yard kick against rival school Pearland.
With just a minute remaining and the score tied at 35, Dawson coach Eric Wells had no reservations about tasking Jeffress with the kick. She had gone five-for-five on extra points in the game. Said the coach via Chron.com, “Claire is something – she just doesn’t get rattled. There wasn’t even a question that she was going to kick it.”
She kicked it and split the uprights, giving her team the victory.
With several games left in the season, Jeffress will undoubtedly have the chance to prove herself further on the field, but she’s likely still managing more attention than she can handle both from her classmates and now the national media as she makes waves in the sports world as homecoming queen kicker with nerves of steel.
For good measure, Claire posed once again in the football uniform/tiara combo after her late-game heroics.
Jeffress told the Houston Chronicle, "I just wanted to do what I've always done and not think of it as any big deal. My team had faith in me, and they were going to block for me, and the snap and the hold were going to be good, so I just had to do my job."
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This response to someone grieving a friend might be the best internet comment ever
When someone is hit with the sudden loss of a friend or loved one, words rarely feel like enough. Yet, more than a decade ago, a wise Redditor named GSnow shared thoughts so profound they still bring comfort to grieving hearts today.
Originally posted around 2011, the now-famous reply was rediscovered when Upvoted, an official Reddit publication, featured it again to remind everyone of its enduring truth. It began as a simple plea for help: “My friend just died. I don't know what to do.”
What followed was a piece of writing that many consider one of the internet’s best comments of all time. It remains shared across social media, grief forums, and personal messages to this day because its honesty and metaphor speak to the raw reality of loss and the slow, irregular path toward healing.
Below is GSnow’s full reply, unchanged, in all its gentle, wave-crashing beauty:
Why this advice still matters
Mental health professionals and grief counselors often describe bereavement in stages or phases, but GSnow’s “wave theory” gives an image more relatable for many. Rather than a linear process, grief surges and retreats—sometimes triggered by a song, a place, or a simple morning cup of coffee.
In recent years, this metaphor has found renewed relevance. Communities on Reddit, TikTok, and grief support groups frequently reshare it to help explain the unpredictable nature of mourning.
Many readers say this analogy helps them feel less alone, giving them permission to ride each wave of grief rather than fight it.
Finding comfort in shared wisdom
Since this comment first surfaced, countless people have posted their own stories underneath it, thanking GSnow and passing the words to others facing fresh heartbreak. It’s proof that sometimes, the internet can feel like a global support group—strangers linked by shared loss and hope.
For those searching for more support today, organizations like The Dougy Center, GriefShare, and local bereavement groups offer compassionate resources. If you or someone you know is struggling with intense grief, please reach out to mental health professionals who can help navigate these deep waters.
When grief comes crashing like the ocean, remember these words—and hang on. There is life between the waves.
This article originally appeared four years ago.