Sitting across from Principal Rodney Necciai's desk, Nazair was trying to figure out why he had been roped into any school kid's nightmare -- being called to the principal's office -- when Coonelly, trailed by the Pirate Parrot, walked in brandishing the tickets.
"Because you're such an outstanding student," Coonelly said, while shaking Naizir's hand, "you've been selected by Major League Baseball and the Pirates to receive two tickets to tomorrow night's Wild Card Game. What do you think about that?"
"It's awesome," Naizir said.
"Well, we think you are awesome," replied Coonelly, who also presented him with sweatshirts to wear to the PNC Park Blackout and goody bags for everyone in his classroom.