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PINNACLE
Mountain View High School | Volume 3, Issue 3 February 2020
A look inside
All about the money 8-9
Wrestling 18-19
The Black Experience 22-23
First Lego League Robotics 35
PINNACLE MISSION STATEMENT VISION STATEMENT
staff To unify the student body, Pinnacle Magazine aspires to be
advocate its interests, and establish a top source of unbiased, reliable,
a culture of trust while striving accurate news branded for the
EDITORS to uphold the highest journalistic Mountain View High School’s
Devron Burks, editor-in-chief standards. student body and community.
Georgia Callan, co-editor
Lily Clawson, sports
Matthew Mangino, sports PINNACLE MAGAZINE
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Timothy Booker are those of the individual author and do not reflect those of the publication staff, its adviser,
Autumn Boston Mountain View High School students, faculty, or administration.
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AFFILIATIONS
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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR - JUNIOR LILY CLAWSON
Writing articles and designing spreads is learn different perspectives and opinions.
more than just work; within those pages we This staff has been an avenue for me to expose
use our platform within the school to express myself to see a different set of viewpoints
the stories that need to be told. We tell stories on and off the staff. The Pinnacle Magazine
that express diversity and creativity in order taught me real-life lessons about indivuality
to shine a light on the wide variety of our and relationships. Everyones narrative is
population. Not only do we teach through different, and through that we can be taught
our writing to tell people about new stories, lessons to bond with the contrasting versions
but we learn along with the community. of stories told. Those lessons have been a
Being on staff shows me that having curiosity big part of my experience on staff. My time
to learn more about the world around us is writing for the magazine has exposed me to
what educates us towards growing into better the potiental the world has, and the stories
people. Through individuals stories, we can that are told is an experience of a lifetime.
TA B L E O F
CONTENTS
PHOTO BY JUAN ANSELMO PHOTO SUBMITTED BY CHLOE HOOPER PHOTO BY EMILY WILLIAMS
14 - 15 32-33 42-43
30-31
34 -35
What’s Inside?
NEWS REVIEWS ON THE COVER
4-5 Human Trafficking 30-31 Trend or End THIS ISSUE
6-7 HCBU 1917
8-9 Teen Financial Responsibility Gretel & Hansel
Influential Media Plant Based Senior Lashaun Jackson poses
for a celebration of African
11 Impeachment
STUDENT LIFE
12 Sunny Hill Rd. American culture to conclude
32-33 Thrifting
Black History Month.
34-35 Special Ed Robotics
SPORTS
13 Sports Transfer ENTERTAINMENT
14-15 Track & Field 40-41 Drastic Measures For Drip
16-17 Boys & Girls Basketball Gaming
18-19 Wrestling Pointlessness of Hate
Hear Their Roar Inside The Industry
20-21 Healthy Tips
Women In Sports OF THE ISSUE
OPINIONS 44-45 Importance of Fine Arts
22-23 Black Experience Student of the Issue
24-25 Culture Insights Staff of the Isssue
26-27 Hottest spots of Hotlanta Athlete of the Issue
28-29 Reaching Common Ground 46-47 Showcase Article on page 22-23
HAIR AND MAKEUP BY POSI SAMO
House Editorial
COVER PHOTO SHOOT BY DEVRON BURKS
[ TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 ]
Human Trafficking
“I just think that
being cautious and
vigilant is something
that everyone should
do to keep not only
themselves, but
others safe.”
Jade Robinson, 12
Hartsfield-Jackson airport remains of the largest hubs for human trafficking in the world.
Metro Atlanta trafficking raises awareness for students
With increasing cases in Atlanta, the im- human trafficking and takes precaution. stay on the phone with me because I am un-
portance of high school awareness on hu- “After working at the mall for about 8 comfortable walking through the mall.”
man trafficking rises as well. As the prima- months, there are so many small details that Already heeding Baldwin’s warning,
ry trafficking contact for Gwinnett County have worked their way into our working Robinson maintains heightened awareness
Public Schools, officer Liz Baldwin under- environment,” Robinson said. “For example, when in public alone.
stands this importance and works to pro- we are always reminded to park as close as “I try to be vigilant and aware of my sur-
mote safety among students. possible to the exit doors, just to minimize roundings, so sometimes if I’m walking
“Becoming aware of trafficking is the best the chances of anything happening. When- alone I won’t listen to music or be on my
way to stay safe. A lot of kids look at human ever a story related to human trafficking phone, but simply focus on who is around
trafficking and think ‘Oh that won’t happen in our area is released, my managers alway me,” Robinson said. “I just think that being
to me’ or ‘That doesn’t happen in this area’ make it a point to alert us as soon as we ar- cautious and vigilant is something that ev-
and the fact is that it happens in Gwinnett a rive to work.” eryone should do to keep not only them-
lot and I’ve worked human trafficking cases Traffickers target specific types of chil- selves, but others safe.”
in Gwinnett county schools,” Baldwin said. dren that appear to experience certain issues The ability to recognize possible signs that
“[High schoolers] are in the middle of it, in their lives according to Baldwin. a person may be a victim of sex trafficking
you guys are the target and you’ve got to be “The average age of entry into the life for plays a role in keeping others safe as well. ‘If
aware of that and you have to be aware of most girls and boys is around 14,” Baldwin you see something, say something’ applies to
what [traffickers] are looking for.” said. “So typically traffickers look for kids human trafficking as well.
Baldwin identified some red flags to hu- around your age who have issues going on “[When identifying a possible trafficking
man trafficking that include older men of- at home, not a stable environment. It’s defi- victim], is the potential victim disconnected
fering to pay for things, offering to send an nitely important because the main target for from family and friends? Have they stopped
Uber for a ride, or trying to convince some- traffickers is [high school aged children].” coming to school? Are there changes in
one to join illegal activities such as drug use Another way Robinson attempts to stay their behavior? Does the person look like
or skipping school. Higher risk teens need to safe includes staying in constant communi- they’ve been denied basic needs? Do they
recognize these signs in case they ever find cation with people in her life that could help seem coached with standard responses?
themselves in a situation where human traf- if a situation ever arose. Have they had personal belongings taken,”
ficking is a possibility. “Sometimes, it’s very easy to feel helpless Baldwin said. If a person suspects human
“The clients of pimps ask for younger girls when faced with the very possibility that trafficking, they should “contact their local
and boys, because they are easier to manipu- someone could easily overpower me,” Rob- authorities. Almost every if not every agency
late or be coerced,” Baldwin said. “The older inson said. “However, communication is the is now in coordination with the “MATCH”
you get, you have more experiences in life.” main way that I attempt to thwart human taskforce, a human trafficking taskforce here
As an employee at the Mall of Georgia, se- trafficking. Many times, I have called my in Atlanta with the FBI,” Baldwin said.
nior Jade Robinson understands dangers of parents or friends and simply asked them to DEVRON BURKS ‘20 editor
Beneath the suface National and state human trafficking
statistics for the year of 2019
of trafficking increased in comparison to other years
Types of trafficking Sex Trafficking: 3,266 cases
cases in 2019
The Department of Labor Trafficking: 525 cases
Homeland Security defines
human trafficking as the
“use of force, fraud, or Non-specified: 494 cases
coercion to obtain some
type of labor or commercial Sex and Labor: 300 cases
sex act.”
HUMANTRAFFICKINGHOTLINE.ORG
23,784 OVER 90% 4,585
hotline of Domestic Minor human
contacts Sex Trafficking victims trafficking cases
in 2019 in Georgia were
reported in 2019
enrolled in school
HUMANTRAFFICKINGHOTLINE.ORG ACCORDING TO GEORGIACARES.ORG HUMANTRAFFICKINGHOTLINE.ORG
Trafficking hotlines 2019 top five traffcking
cases reported by state
1-844-8GA-DMST (842-3678)
California: 749 cases
1-888-373-7888 Texas: 561 cases
Florida: 466 cases
Text: 233733
Ohio: 229 cases
*24/7 CONFIDENTIAL* Georgia: 222 cases
INFORMATION FROM HUMANTRAFFICKINGHOTLINE.ORG HUMANTRAFFICKINGHOTLINE.ORG
[ NEWS 5 ]
For
THE CULTURE African- Americans share their perspective on the importance of HBCU culture
Its homecoming weekend. The “The environment is rich and stirring, singer songwriter Tank performed during
universities that impacted many young lives and maybe that’s culture,” Lewis said. “You intermission. Other entertainment included
are playing their rivals. Many of the alumni, know, I think as African Americans we are old school versus new school music.
divine nine, and supporters gather at the people that are rooted in soul and spirit and “I only want to go to an HBCU, so before
annual tailgate, and as you’re surrounded by food and music, so I think that you will feel Battle of the Bands, I went to a college fair,”
the grilled food, dancing, and joyous people, that spirit like ‘these are my people, this is Battle of the Bands attendee Jada Simmons
you realize this is where you’re supposed to my tribe.’” said. “In my opinion FAMU wasn’t all that
be. Often described as “the life”, a big part of because they didn’t have dancers or much of
“An HBCU is a place that you can call HBCU culture is the Greek life. Sororities anything. Grambling State was my favorite
home, and in that home, you are not just and fraternities wear their paraphernalia, because of the formations, dancers, music
being prepared educationally, but you are many chapters set up tents during and MC. Tank and his music is very alluring,
being prepared for all facts of life. There’s homecoming week tailgates, and Greeks so I was ready for him to PERFORM.”
that familial peace, there’s that collegiality, often raise their children up to be Greeks As a minority woman, Lewis felt she
and there’s that sense of, ‘I know what through youth leagues. constantly had to prove herself, but because
you’re going to go through and so let me “I want to pledge Delta Sigma Theta, of the motivation she received from
prepare you for it’,” Howard and Oakwood because my mom has influenced me to, by her professors at Howard, she knew she
University alum Valerie Lewis said. always speaking highly about it,” Ware belonged just as much as the next person .
HBCU stands for Historically Black said.”I saw Greek Life as an opportunity “Howard shaped me to go out into the
Colleges and Universities. Most, not all, to get involved in my community outside world to say, I belong here,” Lewis said. “I
were established at a time of segregation of school, and also to develop lifelong deserve a seat at the table and if you won’t
when Africans-Americans were not allowed relationships with people like me.” give me a seat at the table, then I’m going
to go to traditional white institutions. They Events like the 2020 Honda Battle of to build my own table, and I’m gonna bring
were places where black men and women the Bands gave way to historically black my friends. We’re going to build our own
go to get educated without discrimination marching bands to display their work in empire.”
and the hassle of being in predominantly front of thousands and better represent AMAIA CONNELL ‘22 staffer
white colleges. Even after desegregation, the their culture. Hosted by radio personality, Right Photo: Thousands gather at the Mercedes-Benz
enrollment of these colleges continued to Big Tigger, colleges like Grambling State Stadium to watch Florida A&M University Marching 100
along with seven other HBCU bands show off their hard
increase over the years. University showed off their talents and work at the 2020 Honda Battle of the Bands.
“Although segregation isn’t as much as
PHOTO BY AMAIA CONNELL
an issue today, I still think it’s important we
talk about the historical black institutions
and how they’re an option for people to see
themselves in a positive empowering light,”
future Howard student Jayla Ware said.
From having educated professors that
looked like her, to a head acknowledging
head nod because of relatability, Lewis took
pride in her decision to attend a Research l
historically black university.
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WHAT ARE THE DIVINE NINE?
The National Pan-Hellenic Council Inc, more commonly known as ”The Divine Nine” is a collection of nine historical
African-American fraternities and sororities. Founded at historically black colleges these organizations have been a
“central resource for support and service in the educational advancement and strengthening of social bonds among black
students, entrepreneurs and professionals, especially when the organizations expanded to majority white institutions of
higher learning.” These organizations have the way for many more African-American fraternities and sororities and helped
positively impact the lives and well being of African-Americans around the world.
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
History: The first fraternity of the divine nine, the History: On Jan. 15,1908 at Howard University, History: The Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity was
Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity was founded a Cornell Ethel Hedgeman created “a support network founded at Indiana University on Jan. 5, 1911.
University on Dec. 4, 1906. The fraternity initially for women with like minds coming together for Kappa Alpha Psi supports community service
started as a study and support group for minorities mutual uplift, and coalescing their talents and programs like St. Jude Research Hospital and the
who faced prejudice and racism. strengths for the benefit of others.” AKAs serve United Negro College Fund. Today the fraternity
Member count: 185,000+ their community by aiding the poor and sick, and has over 700 undergraduate and alumni chapters.
Colors: Old gold and black fighting for human and civil rights,. Member count: 150,000+
Symbol: Great Sphinx of Giza Member count: 300,000+ Colors: Crimson and Cream
Motto: First of All, Servants of All, We Shall Colors: Salmon Pink and Apple Green Symbol: Diamond
Transcend All Symbol: Ivy Leaf Motto: Honorable achievement in every field of
Notable alumni: Lionel Richie, Dr. Martin Luther Motto: By Culture and By Merit human endeavor
King Jr., Omari Hardwick Notable alumni: Phylicia Rashad, Coretta Scott Notable alumni: Cedric the Entertainer, Colin
King, Maya Angelou Kaepernick, Omari Hardwick
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
History: On Nov. 17, 1911, Omega Psi Phi History: Delta Sigma Theta sorority was founded History: Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity was founded
fraternity was founded at Howard University, but on Jan. 13, 1913 at Howard University by 22 at Howard University in Washington, D.C., on
did not get recognized by the university until 1914. women “ to promote academic excellence and Jan. 9, 1914, by three young African-American
Omega played a vital role when the United States provide assistance to those in need”. For more male students. They believed that each potential
entered World War I by having several brothers in than 30 years, Delta members volunteer their member should be judged by his own merits, rather
the first class of black soldiers. time to help inner-city and rural girls develop skills than his family background or race, nationality,
Member count: 250,000+ to prepare for college and the workplace. skin tone or texture of hair.
Colors: Royal Purple and Old Gold Member count: 300,000+ Member count: 200,000+
Symbol: Lamp Colors: Crimson and Cream Colors: Royal Blue and Pure White
Motto: Friendship is Essential to the Soul Symbol: Elephant Symbol: White Dove
Notable alumni: Michael Jordan, Rickey Smiley, Motto: Intelligence is the Torch of Wisdom Motto: Culture for Service, Service for Humanity
Steve Harvey Notable alumni: K. Michelle, Keisha Knight- Notable alumni: Terrence Howard, Bill Clinton,
Pulliam, Aretha Franklin George Washington Carver
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc.
History: The Zeta Phi Beta sorority was founded History: Sigma Gamma Rho sorority was founded History: Last of the divine nine, Iota Phi Theta
on Jan. 16, 1920 at Howard University. It was the by seven teachers at Butler University on Nov. fraternity was founded on Sept. 19, 1963 at
first NPHC organization to centralize its operations 12, 1922. It is the only Greek-letter organization Morgan State College (now Morgan State
in a national headquarters, first to charter a founded by graduates rather than undergraduates. University), and is now the nation’s fifth-largest
chapter in Africa, and first to be constitutionally Community service projects, like Project Africare predominately African-American fraternity. Today
bound to a fraternity. provide micro-loans and grants to African women the fraternity has over 270 chapters in the United
Member count: 125,000+ to purchase equipment to build businesses. States, the Bahamas, and South Korea.
Colors: Royal Blue and White Member count: 100,000+ Member count: 30,000+
Symbol: White Dove Colors: Royal Blue and Gold Colors: Charcoal Brown and Gilded Gold
Motto: A Community-Conscious, Action-Oriented Symbol: Poodle Symbol: Centaur
Organization Motto: Greater Service, Greater Progress Motto: Building A Tradition, Not Resting Upon
Notable alumni: Towanda Braxton, Syleena Notable alumni: Anna Maria Horsford, MC Lyte, One
Johnson, Dionne Warwick Kelly Price Notable alumni: T.C. Carson, Spencer Christian
Information from Fsm.umich.edu, Iotaphitheta.org , watchtheyard.com, Apa1906.net, Aka1908.com,
Blackpast.org, Kapsi-no.org, oppf.org, Deltasigmatheta.org, Phibetasigma1914.org
[ NEWS 7 ]All about the money
Teens’ knowledge of financial responsibility assists them in their future goals such as college
As high schoolers, there lies an expectation and choose to pay for college in a different “[You can] limit how much you go out
to begin preparing for the future, specifically way,” senior AnnaLee Thompson said. with friends because it’s usually more fun
starting with a sturdy financial foundation. Students without jobs do not have to wait to do a bonfire than going out somewhere,”
With preparing to leave for college, possibly until they’re employed to begin saving, as Thompson said. “Also, tell yourself that
paying their own bills, and becoming more they can start putting away any money they mom was right, there’s food at home.”
independent there lies a certain obligation to receive at any time. Even those without a savings plan or fi-
take the reigns for themselves. “50% to 75% of all the money I receive nancial investment can acquire help with
Though bills may not be existent for ev- from jobs, birthdays, etc; go to investments,” paying for college through scholarships.
ery teenager, investments can allow them to Ferrier said. “I capitalize on the fact that I’m Though varying in prices depending on the
grow their savings while letting it sit out of still in high school and have no mortgages awarded achievement, each one helps pay a
their hands, whether it be in stocks, bank [or other bills] as a chance to do max invest- portion of tuition.
funds, or savings accounts. ments in the future.” “It helps boost your confidence because
“Bills always go first, but if there’s money you’re getting a reminder that your work
left over [you should] invest it,” junior Stu- “Also, tell yourself and what you’ve done thus far is good
dent Council member Joshua Ferrier said. “If enough and helping you and your future,”
you’re smart with how you invest, 7 dollars that mom was Thompson said.
could turn into 20 within a month with cer- With any source of income, students face
tain stocks.” right, there’s food obstacles due to being new to budgeting
Facing new responsibilities such as fi- money on their own.
nances could seem daunting to some as such at home.” “Knowing you have money saved makes
a task may not be prevalent in lives growing it hard not to spend it, “ Thompson said.
up, but is necessary nonetheless. AnnaLee Thompson, 12 “There is a lot of self discipline [with saving
“Financial habits are good because I think Teens also can obtain income from more your] money.”
people are put into the mindset that they than minimum wage jobs in fast food or re- To further the skill of self discipline and
have to work until they’re 65 or 70 to have tail, as other outlets can pay more and aid management, students can participate in ac-
enough money for retirement, but that’s not with their savings plan. tivities outside of school.
really true,” Ferrier said. “Good habits allow “I believe it is better to get a job through “Joining a club/managing one can be very
for less stress later in life and possibly [allow the Federal Work-Study program while in beneficial for a teen,” Winters said. “I per-
for] early retirement.” college because it usually pays higher a min- sonally have been volunteering every week
Those with jobs possess the ability to be- imum wage and you also gain experience in for a day, as well as every summer, since
gin saving before leaving on their own with- the field you are hoping to enter,” Senior about 8th grade. It has really helped me to
out the requirement of waiting for longer Serena Winters said. “If minimum wage was learn responsibility.”
periods of time nor waiting for the money higher I would suggest them both.” To ensure economic prosperity in the fu-
in their accounts to build. With many distractions in a teens life, ture, teenagers must take steps to become fi-
“If you get a job while still in high school, such as going out with friends and sponta- nancially independent while still having the
you will be able to save your money and use neous shopping sprees, teens may struggle support of their families.
it for college, or have it for spending money with savings and handling their own money. AUTUMN BOSTON ‘21 staffer
Money Q: What is a principal to remember
when it comes to saving?
Q: Why is money management cru-
cial for young adults in high school?
Matters
Financial literacy teacher,
A: The earlier you start, if you will
discipline yourself, just start saving A: If students learn to manage, save,
Wendy Beuglas, discusses at least 10 percent out of every pay- and budget/plan, it will be super
money concepts check and put it in a savings account. easy once they obtain their real job.
BY CARMEN BENJAMINTax form is being filled out.
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Money Tricks
Top three tips for managing your money
BY CARMEN BENJAMIN
1. Learn how to
create a budget REALITY
It doesn’t matter if you are earning
money through an allowance or a Taxes prepare students for the
part- time job, set up an plan to limit real world
how much you spend and how much With modern advancements, many people
you save. have switched to filing their taxes online, and
many teens have taken to filing their taxes them-
selves. Bookkeeper Wendi Jarrett, who handles
2. Understand the
all tax-related business for the school, explains
why she believes more teens should take to
learning this essential task.
real cost of living “Pretty soon after you leave high school, you
have to be able to handle things yourself,” Jarrett
Take time to understand how said. “So, handling those things while you’re still
home is so important.”
essential finances such as bills and
Jarrett encouraged students to try online web-
taxes work and how it effects your sites and apps that make the process easier, such
daily life and your future. as TurboTax, which she used herself for the first
time this year to file for her personal taxes.
“In the end I didn’t even have to send over my
W2s or scan anything in,” Jarrett said. “All of the
3. Comprehend the
signatures were electronically filed. I entered my
checking account [and] routing information so
that my return gets directly deposited into my
difference between checking account.”
Senior Anna Bowbliss also had a good experi-
good and bad debt
ence with TurboTax, after using it for the first
time last year.
“It’s actually a lot easier than people make it
In looking forward to adulthood, sound,” Bowbliss said. “Being high schoolers,
learn that loans with an low interest we also don’t have [to worry about] all the other
rate can be considered good debt stuff that adults put in.”
Bowbliss shared that she found it easy enough
like student loans. Meanwhile, high to work the task into her busy schedule, despite
interest consumer debt can be risky. her working an average of five days a week.
INFORMATION PROVIDED BY CNN “It takes like 45 minutes maybe, not even, and
you just have to sit down and do it all at once,”
Bowbliss said. “I feel like it just helped me [gain]
a new skill that most teens don’t have.”
Q: What are some uncommon avenues that teens
Jarrett shared why the benefits gained from
could look into to make money? learning this skill is worth the hassle.
A: I encourage students to try working in a business “You can take pride in having handled it your-
related to their future career goals. These can self,” Jarrett said. “Then you know what’s been
filed for you and what to expect, [like] whether
begin as unpaid internships but can lead to paid
you have to pay more or get a refund back.”
internship positions.
GEORGIA CALLAN ‘20 editor
[ NEWS 9 ]The Influence of Media
students with differing perspectives expand on how
social media impacts their lives
Junior Eva Murphy chooses to not depend can be good to stay connected to people, portunities for some people,” Prieto said.
on social media for news due to her thinking but I was distracted from school and fami- “With social media, more people can do
it sometimes can be biased. ly,” Murphy said. “I needed to get done like what they love for a career.”
“In order to understand something I need homework or spending time with my fami- Prieto explains that social media is growing
to dig a lot deeper rather than look at what ly. I have found that I’ve been spending time to be a positive place, and says that the media
someone else is saying online,” Murphy said. with family more because I don’t have any- spreads information quickly which she be-
“It’s not anyone’s fault, it’s just perspective.” thing to do.” lieves can be good thing.
Murphy personally made the choice to Murphy monitors her time on media to keep “Word spreads quick, so it’s pretty easy to
shorten her use of social media time, but has herself in check and to focus on life around get new information on social media, [and]
been completely open to being unknown of her. She believes that too much social media I know that it’s caused me to be more aware
the news online. can be toxic. of what’s going on in the world,” Prieto said.
“I [don’t] really know what’s going on, “I have myself to focus on,” Murphy said. Prieto believes that social media has pro-
which is not good, you need to be aware of “I’ve found that I am getting more done, and gressed into something beneficial and differs
what’s going on in this world,” Murphy said. even if I’m not getting more school work from Murphy in that time on media has im-
“For right now I am okay with it. With so- done, I’m spending more time with my fam- proved life.
cial media, since there’s so much of it, there’s ily which is really important to me. I am not “[Social media] definitely has a huge in-
so much good and bad [that] you can’t say its just sitting in my room on my phone.” fluence on society,” Prieto said. “It had a
good or bad completely.” Contradicting Murphy, junior Maddie Prie- reputation of being a bad influence, but it’s
Many students like Murphy take breaks from to uses media as a stepping stone for her fu- grown and matured and it’s starting to have
social media during the school year, and they ture and believes it benefits society by giving a positive influence on people, especially on
believe that it can help them remain focused her opportunities. younger audiences.”
on school and other things to keep busy. “[Social media] creates an advantage in the
“[Social media] was a huge distraction. It way of more job opportunities and life op- LILY CLAWSON ‘21 editor
63%
of young adults
check Snapchat
43%
75% of them check
several times a day
91%
of young adults
use Youtube
of young
adults use FACT #2 64%
of those young
Instagram adults are high
FACTS FROM: PAW RESEARCH CENTER
FAC
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FACWhat is Relay for Life?
Raises more than Relay event
$15,000 through: May 8 at 6 p.m.
Trunk or Treat
Gwinnett County
Chili Cook Off Fairgrounds
Charge for Change “Cancer never sleeps,
Personal fundraising so neither will we.”
Have fun. Raise funds. Fight cancer.
[ NEWS 11 ]President Trump’s impeachment case moves to the Senate
President Trump became the third pres- ers after an impasse between the house and ever, other Republicans used the situation as
ident to be impeached in U.S. history and the senate caused by a debate over witnesses. further evidence that the House had rushed
the third president acquitted of the accused Senate leader Mitch McConnell officially re- its investigation and iterated that it was not
crimes. ceived the house managers Jan. 21. the job of the Senate to clean up the mistakes
• Recap of trial in the House of Rep- “Impeachment is not the same as remov- of the House. However, the House contin-
resentatives: al, the impeachment process is a two-step ues to investigate and they have signaled
On Dec. 18 President Trump was im- process,” Political Systems teacher Patrick that they will be issuing a subpoena at some
peached in the House of Representatives Bates said in the Dec. issue of the Pinna- point to hear from John Bolton specifically.”
on two charges of obstruction of justice cle. “First, a president is impeached by the On Jan. 31 the Senate voted against calling
and abuse of power. Trump’s impeachment House of Representatives, the second step is witnesses which cleared the way for closing
began because of a whistle blower who be- a trial in the senate, here, the Senate acts as arguments and the final vote. Trump was
lieved his call with the Ukrainian president the jury and the Chief Justice of the Supreme acquitted of both charges by the senate on
on July 25 asking for a quid-pro-quo, a favor Court presides over the trial, then the Senate Feb. 5 with the vote of 52-48 on charges of
with the expectation of something in return, weighs the evidence and votes; it takes a 2/3 abuse of power and 53-47 on obstruction of
was unjust. vote (or 67 senators) to officially remove Justice.
Trump asked the Ukrainian president to the president from office.” “Impeachment is not the same thing as
launch an investigation into Joe Biden one John Bolton, the former national secu- removal,” Bates said. “This is a common
of the leading democratic candidates, in re- rity adviser had his manuscript leaked to misconception among students and the pub-
turn for military aid. the ‘New York Times’. ‘The Room Where lic alike. Donald Trump was impeached;
• Recap of what happened in the it happened’ contained details of the call he is the third president in U.S. history to
Senate: Trump held with Ukraine. have been impeached, and he will forever go
Once the trial ended in the House of Rep- “The only effect [the manuscript] had was down in the history books for that. Howev-
resentatives it moved to the Senate where to further convince Democrats that witness- er, he is also the third president to have been
senators voted on whether to acquit Trump. es should be called in the Senate and it also acquitted and not removed from office.”
On Jan. 15 the Articles of Impeachment were convinced a few Republicans of the same,” *Updated as of Feb. 10.
delivered to the senate by the house manag- Bates said in a follow up interview. “How-
EMILY WILLIAMS ‘21 staffer
“The road work had made my bus late driving since I turned 16 and I had gotten
Reopening of Sunny Hill several times, making the bus take 5-10 min- very used to driving on Braselton Highway
lightens traffic utes longer in the morning to get to school,” since Sunny Hill was down for awhile,” ju-
sophomore Michael Wakeham stated. nior Kara Sutton said. “I heard a lot of people
Extra time added to commutes and con- complain about the road who are brand new
Sunny Hill reopened in early January of tributed to the attendance and tardiness of to driving.”
2020, lightening the traffic that was previ- students. Not only for students that drive, Routes were limited to school, which
ously formed on Braselton Highway. Mak- but also impacted students on the bus. made the traffic build up in certain areas.
ing many happy about getting back to their “It would force me to rush my morning “Traffic wise, it was just chaotic or just
regular routes, after being affected for over and make me stay in lines for breakfast and everyone being funneled into one road,”
half a year due to the road work. then almost late for class,” Wakeham said. Bart-Addison said.
“The commute has been great since it Traffic in the after school seemed lighter, Homes near the mall were the most dis-
opened, my husband has said that the traffic than the morning where traffic was much rupted.
on Braselton Highway is better,” Language more compacted. “Well, now I don’t have to take Braselton
Arts teacher Samantha Bart-Addison said. “I “I would say that the traffic is best in the Highway to Lena Carter; I can just take Sun-
know that the traffic seems to be more dis- afternoon going from school to home, be- ny Hill which is much easier for me,” Sutton
persed so that it’s not every car going in the cause in the morning there are so many peo- said.
same direction. I have heard a lot of positive ple coming to school all at the same time,” With the road reopening, students have
comments about the road being open again, Bart-Addison said. “Although, in the after- found many benefits like time management,
so I think that it just leads to people being noon people leave at different times.” getting back to their regular schedule and
happier.” Student drivers were forced to learn how keeping commute times more consistent.
Houses affected by the road work were to drive on alternate routes due to most stu- “Now I don’t have to leave my house as
forced to take alternate routes, that extend- dents not having another road to take other early in the morning anymore, and after
ed the time of commuting in the morning than Braselton Highway. school I get home much sooner which is re-
and after school, causing the attendance of “It was very annoying having to go the ally nice,” Sutton said.
students to be sacrificed. long way to and from school, but I’ve been
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[ NEWS 13 ]BACK ON TRACK
Track and field athletes prepare for the upcoming season
With the addition of new coaches, a new there are steps and mini goals along the way
era of track and field approaches, the run- that a lot of runners spend time perfecting in
ners, jumpers, throwers, and vaulters have order to get there.
been putting in hours to perfect their tech- “I want to improve my form, along with
nique and form for the upcoming season. my eating and sleeping habits,” Moore said.
Staying in shape during the offseason has After the hours of jogging, sprinting,
been a key concept for the track team this stretching, throwing, jumping, and vaulting,
year, and everyone has had their own per- many athletes enjoy taking in their experi-
sonal way of staying healthy. ence from the season.
“I’ve been eating well, working out my abs “I like the feeling that I get when the gun
and core, going to offseason conditioning, goes off to start the race,” Wan said. “It’s a
and I ran cross country as well,” sophomore combination of butterflies in my stomach
mid-distance runner Candace Wan said. my heart racing before, but once it goes off
While some athletes focus on keeping I’m calm and the adrenaline goes away.”
up their endurance and athleticism, others From the moments before the gun goes
may primarily shine a light on other parts of off at the starting line to the naps and jam
maintaining their figure. sessions between events, the track experi-
“I typically go up to my dad’s school and ence is different for everyone.
workout on my own,” senior sprinter Chris- “My favorite part about running track is
tian Moore said. I do 100 push-ups, sit-ups, just seeing everyone out there competing
and squats each day and go for a run around because I love competition,” Moore said. “I
the block at least once a day.” also love seeing all my friends out there run-
When it comes to track and field, there ning and sleeping in between the events.”
are two letters that every athlete wants to Despite the chills she gets at the start-
hear at a meet; “P-R” and it’s safe to say that ing line, waiting for the race to start, Wan
achieving a P.R. or personal record is a com- is ready to race again, after taking time off
mon goal for runners this year. from track and field.
For Wan, achieving a new personal re- “I’m excited to compete because I’ve tak-
cord in her events has been on her mind en more than a year off from track due to
months before the season started. injuries,” Wan said. “I’m also excited about
“I want to [achieve a personal record] making it to the state level because I want to
in the 400 meter dash and go sub-60 [sec- feel the excitement of going to a track meet
onds],” Wan said. “I also want to go sub-2:30 again, considering the fact that I haven’t
in the 800 meter dash.” been to a meet since I was in eighth grade.”
While attaining a new personal record is
the goal for most athletes in the long run, DJ SMITH ‘22 staffer PHOTO PROVIDED BY WWW.MTNVIEWHS.COM
QA
& with Coach Lynn
Coach Lynn Hackett is a Mountain View alumnus from the class of 2012. He is
now the long distance coach, as well as the strength and conditioning coach
for the school’s track program. Hackett also runs and coaches for summer
track programs such as Jackrabbit Track.NOTABLE RECORDS IN SCHOOL HISTORY
GIRLS’ EVENT BOYS’
Cara-Michelle 12.16 s 100m Jalen 10.39 s
Nemorin 2019 Virgil 2016
Trinity 21.16 s 200m Jalen 21.68 s
Williams 2019 Virgil 2016
Taylor 59.14 s Josiah 49.84 s
400m
Miller 2012 Williams 2015
Chloe 5:23.17 1600m Tyler 4:25.17
Heatherington Barber
2019 2016
Chloe 11:15.37 3200m Bobby 9:57.24
Heatherington Tucker 2017
2019
Leighan Williams, Trinity Christian Myrie, Jayden
Williams, Cara-Michelle
48.66 4x100m
LaFrance, Mossiah Carter,
42.24
Nemorin, Nekaybaw Evans 2019 Relay Christian Moore 2019
Q: What’s something you hope to improve on Q: What’s something different this season from
this season? last season?
A: “I want more state contenders and to have a A: “There’s more structure at practice, everybody has a
deeper team.” plan, and everybody is more focused.”
Q: What’s your favorite part about being a Q: What is your background in track and
track coach? field?
A: “Developing future athletes for the next gen- A: “I ran 3 years in high school and 2 years in
eration and teaching them about track & field the college at Truett McConnell University.”
right way.”
[ SPORTS 15 ]Varsity basketball approaches
playoffs with ambiton TOTAL
PHOTO BY JUAN ANSELMO
POINT
LEADERS
WYATT FRICKS - 289 / 12.0 PPG
MYLES DAVIS - 261 / 10.9 PPG
With a record of 9-16 done better,” Akers-Kenne-
and a state rank of 231, se- dy said. JUSTIN MANUS - 222 / 9.3 PPG
nior power forward #0 Se- On the contrary, Ak-
an-Pierre Akers-Kennedy ers-Kennedy laid out what
commented on the place- the team does well, and as-
ment of the team. pects they already have per-
“For our placement in re- fected for regions.
gion, everyone is going to “We attack the basket at 3 - point
see us as the underdogs, but a good rate, I don’t think shooters
with how everyone in our there’s anything that we feel
region has been playing it’s a like we have to work on or
toss up every night on who’s that isn’t necessary a wor-
gonna win. We lost to Mill ry, but our best attribute is
Creek, but we beat Duluth attacking the basket,” Ak- JUSTIN MANUS - 53 out of 131 / 40.5%
by forty, and Duluth ended ers-Kennedy said.
up beating Mill Creek,” Ak- Basketball teams can have
ers-Kennedy said. very diverse strategies on
Since Akers-Kennedy how they attack the game WYATT FRICKS - 31 out of 96 / 32.3%
played two consecutive to win, and Akers-Kennedy
years on the team, he com- described the varsity team’s
pared the team’s chemistry play style they use the most.
from last year to this year. “Some of our games we SEAN-PIERRE - 10 out of 40 / 25%
“Last year our team rely heavily on our three
chemistry was bad, we had ball. We shoot a good per-
a lot of transfers and I was centage from three that we
one of them, so no one knew can be successful with it in
each other. This year it was a game, and we lean towards DEFENSIVE
lot better especially because lots of 5 out and 4 out 1 in
everyone has played last too and lots of ball screens,” STATS
year and we had no trans- With the season near the
fers,”Akers-Kennedy said. end, Akers-Kennedy reflect-
From the first game of the ed on the single best game
season to the very last, Ak- that truly represented what MYLES DAVIS - 162 REB / 56 OREB/
23 STEALS
ers-Kennedy shared how the the varsity can do.
team improved. “When we played Duluth
“We definitely started off on senior night it seemed
SEAN-PIERRE - 147 REB / 43 OREB/
slow with that loss to Ar- that everything was falling 15 BLOCKS
cher in the first home game, in, and we were moving the
but after that we picked it ball the best we have the
up on all aspects as far as whole season in that one WYATT FRICKS - 152 REB / 43 OREB/ 24
playing against others. I feel game,” Akers-Kennedy said. BLOCKS
like if we had more time to
play together, we could have MATTHEW MANGINO ‘21 editor ALL STATS AS OF JANUARY 31stThe growth of girls
AVG.
POINT basketball
LEADERS girls basketball expresses how they want to
rebuild and grow the sport
Senior #31 Leslie Hodges [before] so state is always
SHAMAYA BROWN - 9.1 has been playing basketball the answer. As a team we
since she was young, and be- work on communication,
lieves her varsity team has a and every player is designed
special bond. to do different things so just
“Every year I love it more working on your position
LESLIE HODGES - 8.1 and more. My team isn’t a does,” Hodges said.
team, it’s a family and hav- Throughout the season
ing that bond with all my freshman #25 Kendal Hen-
sisters makes me want to derson watches game film to
LOLLISE MIZUMU - 6.6 keep playing,” Hodges said. study team and player mis-
“Also having coaches that takes for the junior varsity
believe in you and push team in hopes to improve
you to be the best they can not only her play, but the
always help. Family is for- team dynamic along with it.
TOTAL ever and that’s why I keep “I think personal growth
playing.” Sophomore #23 adds to the team’s growth,
REBOUNDS Jaylin Perkins sees the po- so I watch video of the game
tential in the program, and we just played and mull over
views this year as a rebuild- where weaknesses were
ing year for herself and the and can I contribute to the
underclassmen to mature as strengthening of it,” Hen-
LOLLISE MIZUMU -159 players on the court. derson said.
“I think the girls program Being in a male dominat-
has potential to be great next ed sport has not discouraged
year with the upcoming un- Hodges, but instead she uses
SHAMAYA BROWN - 153 derclassman,” Perkins said. it as motivation to get better
“I continue to train and push for herself and teammates.
my teammates to be better Growing the sport is im-
than they were before.” portant to her in hopes to
KAYLA BOYD - 108 Hodges and her team as- gain respect for the sport.
pire to improve in each sea- “I’ve grown the sport by
son. This season they end helping the younger girls,
their season in the second it makes them the best they
round of state playoffs, and can be, [and] you don’t get
AVG. they are looking to go even the same respect as the guys
REBOUNDS farther in the 2021 basket- do,” Hodges said. “You got to
ball post-season. earn it, [by] practicing hard
“Every season you want and playing harder.”
to go further than the season LILY CLAWSON ‘21 editor
LOLLISE MIZUMU - 6.6
SHAMAYA BROWN - 5.9
KAYLA BOYD - 4.5
PHOTO BY DEVRON BURKS PHOTO SUBMITTED BY LESLIE HODGES
[ SPORTS 17 ]PHOTO PROVIDED BY JIM GASSMAN
Wrestling keeps tradition 2019-2020 Season
Team Dual Meet Record: 15-9
After many successful seasons, a new class of young wrestlers comes in to fill the shoes of past wrestlers
Dane Duals 11/23/2019
With the 2019-2020 wrestling coming to weaknesses as wrestler.
Allatoona (Won 69-9)
an end, wrestlers begin to prepare for state. “I had high expectations for myself coming Denmark (Won 58-22)
Seniors approach their last matches, and into the season,” Eccleston said. “I learned a Lowndes (42-34)
Forsyth Central (Lost 48-30)
freshman begin to conclude their first year lot better technique and strength wise I feel
with knowledge and experience. like I have evolved. I am really trying to 11/27/2019 MV Tri - Alumni Day
“We have a very good freshman group make a name for myself this season.” North Hall (Lost 65-18)
Rockdale (Lost 46-29)
this year,” varsity head coach Jim Gassman While losing 10 varsity wrestlers coming
MV Duals
said. “We finished with the most freshman into the season Gassman was unsure how 12/7/2019
Woodland-Cartersville
wrestlers in the county, the most freshman things would turn out. (Lost 51-19)
placers and finished 3rd in the county.” “I believe the wrestlers have responded Thomas County Central
Senior Omar Neyazi suffered a fractured very well as we finished 3rd in the Gwinnett (Won 54-22)
Pope (Lost 54-24)
ankle during practice early in the season but County Tournament and again qualified for Bradley County, TN
has begun to make a comeback as the season the State Dual Meet Tournament,” Gassman (Lost 55-18) Cherokee Bluff
comes to an end Neyazi still has his goals set said. 12/14/2019 Duals
high. With a large and skilled freshman class Chestatee (Won 57-21)
Winder-Barrow (Won 54-30)
“My personal goal for the season is coming in this makes for a younger varsity Franklin Co. (Won 59-16)
of course placing at state,” Neyazi said. team than in past years. Archer (Won 51-18)
Lambert (Won 34-33)
“Other than that, I’d hope to just grow in “Last year’s Seniors earned 7 Region
MV Tri - Senior Day 12/27/2019
practice,and use that to perform to the best Championships and 7 State trophies due
North Forsyth (Won 43-28)
of my ability.” to their experience and great work ethic,” Commerce (Won 49-29)
For junior Jordan Eccleston, he has his Gassman said. “This year’s young team will 1/11/2020
Region Duals
mind set on one thing to accomplish. have to look to the methods of those seniors Team Placing: 2
Duluth (Won 76-6)
“State Placer,” Eccleston said. “That is to learn what it takes to excel.” North Gwinnett (Won 49-22)
my one and only goal. Last year, I did not The biggest challenge for wrestlers is Collins Hill (Lost 47-19)
qualify for state as my weight class was very being able to maintain their weight needed State Duals 1/16/2020
competitive, but this year I feel like I have a to compete. Cherokee (Won 36-27) 1/17/2020
solid chance at placing.” “Everyday I have to watch what I eat and Camden (Lost 58-15) 1/18/2020
Colquitt (Won 38-28)
For Eccleston, his junior campaign has how much I eat,” Eccleston said. “During Archer (Lost 29-27)
been a rollercoaster and has brought many practices I wear layers on top of layers Region Tournament
2/1/2020
accomplishments. to try and get a good sweat going, and Team Placing: 2
“Some tournaments I would dominate before tournaments I’ll be outside in my
and others I would wrestle very poorly, but neighborhood jogging at 5 AM before leaving Sectionals 2/7/2020
2/8/2020
it was all a learning process,” Eccleston said. for a tournament at 7 AM. Sometimes I’ll
“As Varsity county came, I was able to place force myself to lose 7 pounds in a day so that
3rd in county, even though I was the 5th I’ll make weight for the next tournament. 2/13/2020 State Tournament
2/14/2020
seed, which was a major accomplishment.” Wrestling is a type of dedication compared
2/15/2020
As Eccleston starts to wrap up his to other sports.”
junior season he continues to improve his WYATT FRICKS ‘21 stafferLex Hennebaul 9
Weight: 126
Record: 25-13
Pins: 18
Armond Jones 10
PHOTO BY EMILY WILLIAMS
Senior Cody Martin poses for his photo on Jan. 27.
Weight: 160
HEAR THEIR ROAR
Record: 29-7
Senior Cody Martin possess a passion for wres-
tling that showcases his determination to do well.
Pins: 22 Martin competes with his all during matches and
loves to win.
“Each time he wins a match, it is very special to
see the excitement he has,” Wrestling Coach Jim
Gassman said.
Jordan Eccleston 11 Martin has been on the wrestling team for four
years creating good friendships with his team.
“People can learn from Cody, to have a good atti-
tude and to treat others well,” Gassman said.
Weight: 138 Martin strives to be the best which causes people
to take notice of his work ethic.
“I joined wrestling because I wanted to be apart
Record: 16-9 of the team and be the best wrestler,” Martin said.
Martin’s wrestling career is propelled by hard
work, love for the sport and determination that
Pins: 10 can’t be ignored. Joining the team brings Martin
joy as he works towards his goal to become the best
wrestler he can become.
“My favorite part about being on the wrestling
team is the wrestling matches,” Martin said.
Garrett Spikes 12 Martin enjoys listening to music and he in par-
ticularly enjoys listening to the King of Pop.
“When I’m not wrestling, I like to watch TV and
dance to Michael Jackson,” Martin said.
Weight: 182 Martin also enjoys going on outings with his
classmates and family often.
“I like going to visit the mall and Walmart,” Mar-
Record: 27-0 tin said
Martin not only stays determined but also enjoys
himself in what he does, his good attitude and his
Pins: 19 use of hard work to overcome adversities sets him
apart from the rest.
EMILY WILLIAMS ‘21 staffer
All stats and records as of Feb. 5, 2020
[ SPORTS 19 ]Stay Healthy, Stay Fit
Tips to improve fitness and health from the top
ROBERT WISE ‘21 staffer
Connor Claymore, 12th
Thesus Trueh, 12th
How do you prepare for practice/games? Is there a diet or system of foods you stick
I drink plenty of water and have cut soda from my life. I to?
try to go to bed by 10 every night. I’m actually vegetarian, so I usually eat high carb dinner
Is there a diet or system of foods you stick the night before and then have a protein smoothie in
to? the morning. I just feel that no meat diet helps my per-
I cut down on junk food and consume more protein; A formance and recovery.
protein shake after working out and eating two peanut Does the lifestyle of veganism help you
butter and jelly sandwich everyday. better prepare?
Why do you choose this healthy lifestyle? Yes, because I’m able to work out multiple times a day
Well, who wants to be unhealthy? without feeling absolutely depleted of energy.
Jaiyln Perkins, 12th
Stephanie Campanano, 11th
How do you prepare for practice/games? How do you prepare for practice/games?
I get ready for a match by listening to music, which Hydrate today for tomorrow. Drink 20% of your body
calms me down and gets through my nervousness, with fluids.
a little pep talk. For most sports it’s a mentality game. Is there a diet or system of foods you stick
Is there a diet or system of foods you stick to?
to? I eat a lot of proteins and carbs. I run a lot to burn off
On game days, I make sure to have food that will give calories.
me energy and not weigh me down. For Breakfast, I Is there extra workouts you do to stay
have bagels, avocado, eggs, seasoning and tea. For lunch healthy on your own?
I get the healthiest options from fast food restaurants. I stretch everyday after I shower because it makes your
I eat a light snack and lots of water before games and muscles easier to flex.
what the team provides afterwards.Women pass the ball to the next generation
The evolution of female athletes has sig- leyball middle hitter Margaret McColley sport that will eventually pay off.
nificantly increased over the past two cen- said. “If someone shows up to practice ear- “Chloe Hetherington, who graduated last
turies, with women at every level striving to ly, go earlier. If someone practices an extra year, [has been] a huge inspiration to me
attain equality in sports. hour off the court, you practice two hours since my freshman year,” senior track run-
“Being an athlete is a privilege, but being off court. Just always be the girl that pushes ner Christiane Fletcher said. “She would
a female athlete is sort of like a right,” se- herself harder.” just work so hard, and getting to watch her
nior basketball post Briana Willams said. “It One thing many young female athletes during the workouts helped a lot of us on the
shows people that I’m not here to look good. credit for keeping them motivated is seeing team to see where hard work can get you.”
I’m here to show the world what I do and other women follow through with the aspi- Although sources agreed that finding in-
not to be taken for granted.” rations they have in their sport. spiration in other female athletes was es-
Many female athletes have struggled with “All female athletes inspire me,” Williams sential, they also stressed the importance of
the feeling of demoralization, as others often said. “At the end of the day, they are all fight- banning together.
diminish their accomplishments by telling ing for the same thing and accomplishing “Being strong and having good sports-
them they’re good “for a girl.” their goals by pursuing the things they love.” manship by not putting other girls down is a
“I don’t think I’ve ever been told that to Freshman softball catcher Sarah Anne really big moral to me in volleyball,” McCol-
me personally, but that statement makes Behunin found inspiration in other female ley said. “Just simply be an example for other
me very mad and annoyed,” Williams said. athletes at a young age. girls to follow after.”
“The statement is basically saying [that] be- “Katie Brown was definitely a big inspi- Along with all of the other previously
cause we are girls, we are fragile, so when ration for me,” Behunin said. “She was the mentioned obstacles women in sports face,
we hear this we feel less than what we really starting catcher for UGA, and I just loved they still experience the same risks as any
are. Even though people intend for this to her work ethic [and] dedication to the game. athlete would: the risk of injuring them-
be something to bring us up, they really are She also inspired me because she hasn’t had selves while competing.
bringing us down.” the easiest life, and it was really inspirational “Ever since I’ve recovered from my inju-
With stereotypes like these, many female to hear how she overcame all her struggles.” ry, I’ve really tried to work on not taking a
athletes express the need to have to prove Previous female competitors at Mountain single moment on the field for granted, be-
themselves in their division over men. View have motivated others to endure the cause I know that my ability to play could
“The advice I would give to young girls hardships that come with being a woman in be taken away in split second,” Behunin said.
is to always work harder,” sophomore vol- sports, and have shown that devotion to the ANNABELLA HOLLEY ‘22 staffer
1887 1900 1996 2020
First Softball game was May 22, 1900 marked the The first International Katie Sower the first female
played in Chicago Illinois. It first time in world history Olympic Committee World coach to make it into the
was played with a broom and that women played in the conference on women and Super-bowl. Competing with
a roped glove. A week later it Olympic games. Competing sport in Lausanne, Switzerland, a 49ners. While also being fe-
was made an official sport by in five sports: tennis, sailing, which implemented a plan to male coach the first to make
Georgia Hancock. corquet, equestrian, and golf. promote women in sports. it into the NBA.
Sarah Anne Behunin Mina Muirhead
Games played (GP): 17 Games played (GP): 19
Plate Appearance (PA): 38 Goals Made (G): 35
Hits (H): 16 Average points per game: 3-6
Hit by pitch (HBP): 2
Home Run (HR): 1
PHOTO SUBMITTED BY PHOTO SUBMITTED BY
SARAH ANNE BEHUNIN MINA MUIRHEAD
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