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Sports
A Balancing Act
By Samantha Driks, 11th Grade October 10, 2009
It’s a hot summer night in Georgia, and Sam, a sophomore at the local high school, and his teammates walk up the steps to an empty house. Inside awaits the pressure to drink and give in to what his friends are doing, but Sam realizes that the potential choices he makes once inside can either make or break his future.
March Madness Heats Up
By Kyle Sandell, 12th Grade April 8, 2006
In a sports fan‘s mind, the month of March is as good as it gets. Incredible buzzer-beaters, unpredictable upsets, and earth-shaking slam dunks are seen all throughout March. However, you do not have to be a basketball fan or even a sports fan in order to enjoy one of the most celebrated events in sports.
High School Athletes Juggle Benefits and Drawbacks of Sports
By Kyle Sandell, 11th Grade July 11, 2005
Two things that many teens hold valuable in their lives are school and sports. Often, these two are intertwined, as athletes take to the playing field representing their school in a particular sport. Participation in sports is a great way to build school spirit, make new friends, and gain a sense of worth around the school. There are, however, a few problems to this otherwise great idea. Many student-athletes have a tough time in school and feel overwhelmed juggling their school workload as well as practices or any other activities in their lives.
Something Separated Softball from Every Other Failed Activity
By Carly Blustein, 11 th grade October 8, 2004
There’s this little thing called a forte. Basically, it’s what you’re good at, what makes you shine and what shoves you dead center into that spotlight. Throughout my life, I’ve always been yearning to know what my forte is.
Basketball
Star Profiles: Kidd, Bryant and Webber
By Joshua Jones, 8th grade,
October 3, 2002
Jason
Kidd, Kobe Bryant, and Chris Webber. The New Jersey Nets, Los Angeles
Lakers, and the Sacramento Kings. These players and teams participated
in the 2002 NBA Final Four Competition. Different players, different
teams, yet all great athletes.
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