JUNE 2019

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June 2019

Finishing on Top

The class of 2019 takes its annual class photo on the football field after the senior recognition day festivities. The class of 2019 finished school on May 24 and had their graduation ceremony
at Yack arena on June 6, 2019.

Seniors, athletescomplete successful year

Senior all-night party Bernaiche makeshistory Seniorshonorsat annual Tennisteam makesstates; Boystrack,girlssoccer
changesvenuesfor first asfirst golfersever to
time. Pg2 qualifiesfor states.Pg3 recognition day assembly, Tarnowski,Crosby make wrap up successful

standoutshonored.Pg4-5 quarterfinals.Pg6 seasons Pg7-8

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June 2019

All-night party moves, new

location downriver YMCA

JudeRodriguez, Reporter The fun won?t stop at just what the YMCA Sarah Haener and Emma Sliwka
The annual senior all-night party has long already has to offer, as the school hired a play a game of Cornhole.
private company to set up casino games and
been hosted throughout RHSon graduation gambling tables for the party?s casino theme. Anna Tertel, Max Skolnik, Mr. Ruffner
night, which is typically the last day of school Fake money will be provided, however the and Carly Allen play scrabble.
for the year, but this graduating class?party will prizes and stakes are real.
be held elsewhere for the first time at the Ricardo Longoria, Blake
Southgate YMCA. ?Typically for all the all-night parties in the Pasternack, SaMya Overall, and
past, we?ve always given away thousands of Kailen Cooper relax by the pool.
The change was made after the calendar for dollars in prizes,?senior sponsor Sheri
seniors was adjusted for the class of 2019. For Armeniak said. ?TV?s, refrigerators, Ian Bussing, Michael Davis, and Quin Regan takes advantage of the
the first time this year, graduation will be held microwaves, bikes, computers, gaming Austin Hanmore do some gaming. casino night that was provided.
a week early than normal, therefore systems...this year, we?re giving them gift
underclassmen will be in the building the next certificates so they can go and buy what they Photos: Roosevelt High School Facebook
day. Since graduation will take place on June 6, want. They?ll be like $500 Visa gift cards, $250
underclassmen would have school the next Best Buy gift cards, Amazon gift cards,
day and the building would not be cleaned in numerous cards for restaurants, etc.?
time from the night before. To avoid this
problem, the senior class officers as well as the Senior Corresponding Secretary Wendy
senior class sponsors decided to change the Guzman plans to attend the party and is
party?s venue. excited to see what fun the YMCA can add to
her all-night celebration.
?We would?ve had to vacate the school
beforehand because we actually had school ?I?m excited to see kids go nuts in the pool,
the very next day,?senior class sponsor Natalie play silly games, and take their mini basketball
Rankine said. ?Ordinarily, the seniors are out tournament way too seriously,?Guzman said.
by 6:00 or 7:00, but people show up for school ?Last year when the officers got to go to the
at 7:00 so everything would have to be cleaned 2018 all-night party, I noticed a lot of people
up.? didn?t do anything or were just standing
around...I expect that to definitely not be the
The YMCA was chosen as the party?s location case at the Y.?
mainly for its abundance of activities and
accommodations: Two indoor pools with Senior Emma Rankine also will attend the
slides, a rock climbing wall, multiple party and while she would have liked to spend
basketball courts, and an indoor track. In a night in her old school one last time, she is
addition to these fun features, the YMCA also looking forward to seeing all her fellow
has lifeguards on staff. graduates at the YMCA.

?When our staff chaperones, they have the ?I think I would have preferred the party to
day off so you can?t ask a bunch of staff to be in the school, just because it would?ve been
come in and work the pool and gym,?N. like one last time in the halls of RHS,?
Rankine said. ?The YMCA have a little more E.Rankine said. ?However, I understand why
staff than we had so we don?t have to have as we had to move it, and I think we?ll still have
many teachers show up and then pay for subs an amazing time at the YMCA.?
the next day.?

Tanna Porter, Skylar Kellenburger play a game of Racking up the balls, some members of the class of Two members of the class of 2019 Hannah Gripp, Anna Cole, Lauren
Sorry at the all night party, one of many events 2019 get ready to play pool at the YMCA. try their luck on the rock climbing Kay Nagy, and Wendy Guzman rock
avai l abl e. wall at the YMCA.
some karaoke.

The Wy-News June 2019 Staff

Editor : Repor ter s: Advisor :
Lillian Settles, 2020 Janet Haddad
Kate Simpson, 2020 Megan Harper, 2021

Natalie Reid, 2020 Jude Rodriguez, 2021

Julia Tully, 2021

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June 2019

Making Histor y Continuously improving

Inexperienced boysgolf team growsthroughout season

NatalieReid, Reporter use this summer,?Gervasi said. ?Those methods

History was made this year from a golf team that include concepts and drills that can be done when
will have many players returning next season.
practicing.?
?This past season was full of adversity,?golf
coach Keith Loya said. ?The weather made a Players also learned that golf may bring
difficult game even harder. We had many different
obstacles and even lost three of the most challenges.
productive players for the last three weeks of the
season.? ?The biggest takeaway for me this season is that

While many players from last season came back, this sport is not all about playing better than
new players decided to try golf. Each player was
proud of their season. others, but rather playing better against yourself,?

?My season went pretty well, considering Thomson said. ?You are also competing against
it is my first
the course and the weather, as each
year
playing,?junior Connor course can bring new
Thomson said. ?I feel like I improved a
pretty substantial amount, and learned a challenges to the
lot about the sport.?
Junior Elliot Bernaiche watches the golf ball after he swings Thomson feels as if the entire team had a great table, and weather
season overall. Focusing on personal goals was
and follows through. more important than titles for most boys. can have a
?We all improved as the season went on, even if
Bernaiche becomes only by a few strokes,?Thomson said. significant
first RHSgolfer to Loya says a coach?s favorite part of the season is
qualify for states being able to witness the players improve their impact on
game. One student in particular made Wyandotte
NatalieReid. Reporter history. your score.?
?The highlight of our season was Elliot
Junior Elliot Bernaiche made Wyandotte history this past qualifying for the state tournament. Qualifying for The
golf season becoming the first every Wyandotte boys golf state the state tournament for any player is a very
qualifier. difficult task,?Loya said. coaches are
To qualify a player must score under an 80.
?Ever since last year it was my personal goal to individually Bernaiche golfed his personal best to achieve this excited for
qualify for states,?Bernaiche said. ?It?s an awesome feeling to mark.
make history for the Roosevelt golf program and I plan to make Golf can be played for a lifetime, but still next season,
much more.? requires much practice to be a competitive player.
The athletes this season were dedicated and as they are
Qualifying for states came unexpected for Bernaiche. After developed their own style which helped them
quickly realizing he had a great chance of making it, his improve. expecting eager
mentality during regionals changed. ?Many players prepared for the season by
practicing on their own,?Loya said. ?Golfing players ready
?My goal at regionals was to just have fun and shoot low 80s requires constant fine tuning of each player?s
and not worry about my score,?Bernaiche said. ?Once I was individual swings. While there are basics to all golf to dominate.
halfway through my round, I knew I had a good chance and it swings that are common, each player has their
motivated me to play better and finish strong.? own individual mechanics due to each ?We look
individual?s differences physically and mental
Bernaiche was appreciative of all of his parents?support approach to the game. Players had to put in many forward to
throughout the entire season. hours to improve on their own.?
Many players practiced their swings on their almost the
?My first instinct after I got told that I made it was to call my own.
parents and thank them for all of their support,?Bernaiche ?To prepare for the past season, I went entire
said. golfing a lot last summer to figure out what
I was doing wrong,?sophomore Alex team
To prepare for this season, Bernaiche would go practice in Gervasi said.
the summer, and hit in his garage or golf simulators in the Even though the team was happy back
winter. with their performances, many
newbies regret not practicing before next
?I have been preparing for this season ever since last season the season started.
ended,?Bernaiche said. ?I would go to Wyandotte Shores every ?I didn?t really prepare myself for year
weather permitting day as possible and either play nine holes this season, as it?s my first year
or go chip and out for an hour or two.? playing, not only on the team, but in with
general. Looking back, I wish I would
Most golf tournaments fall during school hours. Even though have done more preparation and many
that might be difficult for some, it has taught Bernaiche an practiced more often,?Thomson said.
important life skill. This season taught the young team many things players
they will bring back for next year?s season. full of
?Golf is a very tough sport to play during high school,? ?I took away new practicing methods that I will
Bernaiche said. ?I have missed 6+ days of school for potential,?
tournaments and matches. It has affected my high school Loya said.
experience by teaching me to be responsible with my time
management while still improving my game.? Photos: Wy-Hi

Before the state tournament, Bernaiche plans on practicing Sophomore Alex Gervasi watches the golf ball after
to get used to the course difficulty. his swing.

?For states each team will be able to play one practice round
for the course that we will be playing,?Bernaiche said.

The state tournament falls on June 7-8 at the Fortress in
Frankenmuth, Michigan, and Bernaiche is looking forward to
it.

?I?m excited to play at the Fortress and being able to play
with the best golfers in the state,?Bernaiche said.

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June 2019

Se n i o r Re c o g n i t i o n

Graduatesrewarded for high school accomplishments
Megan Harper, Reporter
Service Award for choir, and Domenick Richardson received the National Orchestra
The Class of 2019 spent their final moments at RHSbeing honored for their Award.
achievements over the past four years in the annual Senior Recognition Assembly.
?I?ve never really cared much for awards so [getting the award] didn't really cross my
The first awards given were from several branches of the United States Military, mind,?Richardson said. ?I just do my best and get what I need done. It does feel good
including the Navy, Air Force, Marines, and National Guard. Aaron Canter and Marissa to know that what I've done has been noticed, but getting an award was never the goal.?
Woida received checks representative of their college tuition that will be paid in full.
Additionally, Logan Bury, Anna Tertel, and Aiden Pullou were recognized for their Quiz Bowl advisor Robert Curtiss gave awards to two members of the team for their
enlistments. Furthermore, each branch gave out their own academic and athletic contributions to the team. Lazarus Kmet was given the Captain Award and Megan
awards. Students received accolades including scholastic excellence, musical Leske was given the MVP award.
excellence, and distinguished athletes.
DECA also recognized each member who qualified for this year?s ICDC conference
Each department at RHStook turns recognizing students that stood out for various in Orlando, Florida for their achievements. In addition, members of the RHS
reasons. The most promising ceramicists, multimedia artists, painters, photographers, Peer-to-Peer program were recognized for their commitment and involvement with
and illustrators of the senior class all received awards from the art department. the Special Education students over the last year, and NHSmembers were given their
Emiliano ?Chech?Mendiola earned the Davenport Award for Social Studies, which was graduation stoles.
presented by Mr. Diroff. Additionally, Allison LaMonica was presented the English
department award by Mrs. Blake; Elizabeth Kiss was presented the science department However, the assembly was not finished there. Roosevelt?s administrators gave their
award by Mr. Blake; and Lily Wink was presented the math award by Mrs. Secco. awards, including academic letters and medals. Chech Mendiola was presented the
Spirit of Community Award, Zack Grew was presented the Principal?s Leadership
?I felt very honored to be recognized for all of the accomplishments I received, Award, and Anna Tertel and Jesus Plasencia were presented the Athlete of the Year
because having that experience was something I looked forward to since I watched it awards.
for the first time as a freshman,?Wink said. ?Seeing the past graduating classes get
recognized motivated me to pursue my goals...I hope to be a role model for the Towards the end of the assembly, the media department gave its annual honors,
underclassmen to work towards their goals and have that experience.? Journalist and Media Student of the Year. Wy-News Executive Editor Wendy Guzman
was awarded Journalist of the Year and WTV Editor-in-Chief Braylen Matulonis was
The music department has a variety of unique awards that are presented each year. awarded Media Student of the Year.
Carter Coyne was awarded both the Louis Armstrong Jazz Award and the Juan Carlos
de Marco Marching Spirit Award. ?It was truly an honor to be voted by my peers,?Matulonis said. ?It showed that my
hard work paid off and was noticed by everyone around me.?
?It makes me feel great that I've left such a strong legacy in the music department,?
Coyne said. ?Not only with different awards, but also with my peers and teachers.? Many of these awards, including cords and stoles, will be on display as the seniors
cross the stage at commencements on June 6.
Additionally, Lazarus Kmet was awarded the John Philip Sousa Band Award, along
with Choir Member of the Year and the Eleanor Bennett Spirit Award. Gabrielle
Sheldrake received the Percussion Award, Danielle McDonald received the Music

Department Award Recipients 1. Students from the Peer-to-Peer
program line up to be recognized for
their accomplishments. 2. The Class 1.
of 2019 stands and waits for their

class to finish entering the
gymnasium. 3. Blake Pasternak
receives the Semper Fidelis for

Musical Excellence award from a
member of the United States
Marines. 4. Serenity Brown is
presented with a plaque recognizing
her qualification for the DECA
International Career Development
Conference this school year. 5. Aiden

Pullou is recognized for his recent
enlistment in the United States
Mi l i tar y.

Allison LaMonica Lily Wink
Engl i sh Mat hem at i cs

2. 3.

Chech Mendiola Elizabeth Kiss 4. 5.
Social Studies Sci ence

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June 2019

Assem bl y 2019

1. 3. 2. 4.
6. 5.
1. Principal Tom Kell addresses the students

and parents to begin the assembly.

2. Students wait for the senior class to finish

entering into the gymnasium. 3. Sawyer Hill

hugs Mrs. Morris one last time on his way

into the assembly. 4. Wendy Guzman and

Mrs. Haddad share an embrace after Wendy

receives the Journalist of the Year award.

7. 5. Madison Mackenzie is awarded the
Distinguished Athlete award from a member

of the United States Marines.

6. Class officers Jake Baker, Chech Mendiola,

and Deven Blight sing along to the senior

class song as they wait to take their seats.

7. Zack Grew returns to his seat after

receiving the Principal's Leadership Award.

8. Vocal Music Teacher Kathleen Kane

conducts the A Capella choir during the

8. national anthem.

Administrative Awards

Principal's Leadership Award

Awarded to someone who has
shown exceptional leadership
2. during their time at Roosevelt
High School. Most commonly
given to the senior class president

in past years.

1. Zacher y Grew

Chech Mendiola

4. Spirit of Community Award

1. NHSAdvisors David and Lela Blake Awarded to someone who
announce the names of members who will be "exemplifies the spirit of
receiving a stole for graduation. 2. Members of Roosevelt High School and the
the Peer-to-Peer Program receive cords for Wyandotte community."
their commitment. 3. Vocal Music Director
Kathleen Kane snaps a photo of Mark D'Angelo,
Carter Coyne, and Juan Carlos de Marco. 4.
Gabrielle Sheldrake and Mark D'Angelo smile
as Sheldrake receives the Percussion award.

3.

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June 2019

Tenni s m akes states, wi n s l eague
Julia Tully, reporter
?Cherish [Antoine] was definitely a key player, from [Gripp]?s house. States was also a great memory as a
The varsity girls tennis team finished 17th at states her being an awesome player to always being positive whole.?
after a long season with many successes, including throughout every situation,?Balsis said.
having multiple league and regional champs, and the 1. Madisyn Balsis and
entire team being league champs. Antoine was number Grace Waggoner went
one in singles and won into a tiebreaker in
?At first I didn?t know how good the team would be as her first match at states. their first set at states,
a whole,?junior Madisyn Balsis said. ?But I knew we She has been number sadly losing, but both
were getting far when it started getting towards the one in singles for two were glad that they
middle of the season; with us being undefeated and years. kept up with the other
how well we did at the tournaments, I knew we would teams. 2. Madelyn Van
end up going to states.? Even though the team lost her first match at
made it to states, there states, but she was
The days leading up to states, the girls had many are still things that they proud of herself and
practices so that they would be as prepared as possible. can work on for next her team for making it
year?s season. there.
?We prepared for states by going to practice everyday
after school. We did drills and games to better our ?For next year?s season Photots: WyHi
ground strokes and volleys to use in matches,?junior I really need to work on
Madelyn Van said. my forehands and also
my approach shots,?Van 1.
The team performed well at states, as a group, and said.
individually. The group was extremely happy with their
performance, and felt accomplished just making it to The season may be over, but the girls
states. still have great memories with each
other to look back on until the next
?Personally, I feel I did well at states,?Balsis said. season begins.
?There were new things that I did and different ways I
approached things and I tried different things that I ?I honestly couldn?t think of one
haven?t done before during our regular season. Our good memory because this season was
team played amazing, and I?m very proud of how all around so great,?junior Grace
things turned out, and how close each match was.? Waggoner said. ?I would probably say
all of our team bondings at Hannah
While everyone did well, there was one player that
stood out to each of the girls during the entire season. 2.

Freshman Reese Blackledge talks about playing varsity tennis

Q. How long have you Q. What is your favorite memory from this season?
been playing tennis?
A. My favorite memory was winning regionals because it
A. A year and a half was personally my goal from the beginning, and I fought
hard for that victory.
Q. Did you expect to be on
varsity? Q. How has being so involved as a freshman affected you?

A. I did not expect it, but I A. Being involved in sports, clubs, and various activities
was very excited when I as a freshman makes life and school a lot more fun
found out because of all the hard work I put into the because of the experiences you have and the people you
off-season this year. meet along the way.

Q. How did being on varsity improve your skills? Q. What are your goals for next years season?

A. A lot of my teammates were more knowledgeable A. Personally, I would love to win regionals again and as a
about the sport than I was at first, and they helped me team I would love to get to states.
come a long way and improve my skill set in multiple
areas. Q. How do you think the team did at states?How do you
think you did personally?
Q. From the beginning, did you think you guys would
be going to states? A. I believe we all rose to the occasion at states and left it
all out there. I think I played the best I could have,
A. Yes, our team was talented and extremely driven considering all of the fierce competition there.
from the beginning; determined to make states.

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June 2019

Tr ack en ds power ful season s

Girls rebuild with young team, boys prevail with strong performers

Lillian Settles, Reporter The boys finished the season with a league regionals. In addition, the girls had many individual
championship and Metro Classics championship. Pritt races and relays that were competitive throughout the
Boys and girls track season has officially come to an attributes their success to the determination of his season.
end, while the guys had many returning faces and teammates.
were able to win many titles, the girls had a lot of ?My team exceeded my expectations. We had such a
young talent and used this year to rebuild ?My team did pretty well. We were definitely the young team, and I thought it was going to be a major
hardest workers downriver. We didn't really have the rebuilding year, but all the freshman stepped up and
?Our boys team did really great we were league most talent but we did work the hardest and that pays performed,?Sheldrake said.
champs, we were metro classic champs and overall we off when it comes to championship season,?Pritt said.
had a really great season,?junior Zachary Grant said. Leadership on the team was very important this
Girls however had an age deficit compared to other year, and it is believed that this will help improve their
Grant has been practicing high jump since middle teams. Despite this set back they were able to create races for years to come.
school but faced an ankle injury last year that kept him many bonds this year that they hope will help them
from competing. This was Grant's first time at states. improve for next year. ?I will remember being a captain and having to
show a lot of leadership. I hope this will help us grow
?My season went really well. I went to states for high ?Overall our team did really good for being such a in the future,? Lazarek said.
jump. I got 6?3??at leagues, so overall it was a great young team. For years to come we have a lot of
season for me,?Grant said. potential to grow as a team,?girls?team co-captain Overall, even though they did not take away any
Sydney Lazarek said. titles, they were able to persevere and are excited to
The guys had two other state qualifiers: Travis Pritt start off the season next year with the drive and
qualified in the 110 hurdles and Thomas Kirby for The girls competed with a team of 24 which is dedication they had this year.
discus. Pritt and Kirby are both seniors this year smaller than average . Though this size did force many
therefore it was their last year to qualify. Thomas and to compete in three to four races each, it allowed them ?This season I am going to take away that it is okay
Pritt both took 23rd in their events. to bond as a team, and discover new talent. not to be best and have an off year but to work harder
and come back stronger,?Sheldrake said.
In addition to qualifying for states, Pritt dominated ?My favorite part of the season was definitely getting
his events at the league meet as well. This, however, to become close to freshmen. They always had Overall, both teams met their seasons goals. While
came as no surprise to him. Being a senior he expected something crazy or funny to say,?girls?team the girls were able to rebuild a strong team of young
to be successful competing against the younger co-captain Hailey Sheldrake said. competitors for next year, the guys prevailed claiming
athletes. multiple titles and sending three athletes to the state
The girls ended up taking 6th at leagues and 12th at competition.
?My season went as expected. I was a senior racing a
lot of young kids, showing them who's boss,?Pritt said.

4.
5. 3.

The team then puts on their spikes to run on

the track. Brett Malinowski ties up his spikes

as he prepares for his workout.

The distance and sprints mostly How to train The coach also assigns the team
workout separately. Atwater, workouts for that day and provides
Sheldrake, and freshman Sydney distance, sprints, hurdles, jumpers,
Breton practice the 200 meter.
and throwers with their individual
6.
l eague champs assignments.HereGrant listensto 2.
assignment from his coach.

1.

Each workout is tailored very specifically. Photos: Wy-Hi
Coaches choose the distance and speed they
want their athletes to run at every practice. Next, they talk to their coaches about how
This ensures they are not too overworked for their last meet or practice went and what they
the next day but at still getting better with need to work on. Here, freshman Summer
every workout. Seniors Cecil Chatmon and Cowgar and sophomores Shantynae Atwater
Brett Malinowski pump their arms as they do and Olivia Georges reflect on their last meet.
their workout.
The athletes begin by warming up. This
includes stretching and jogging to get their

muscles ready. Here, junior Derek Kozikowski
stands along the fence as he warms up.

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June 2019

Gi r l 's soccer m ak es i m pr ovem en ts

KateSimpson, Reporter during the games especially against Carlson and upcoming teams will be more motivated to keep up Photo: Wy-Hi
Southgate because at the end of the season we were their hard work and continue to improve.
The Wyandotte Girl?s Soccer program is only on its able to tie Carlson for third in the league.?
?In years to come, this will urge the incoming teams
fifth year and continues to improve throughout each Placing third in the league meant that the team was to work harder to attain a higher skill level? in order to
season. improving when looking at their finishes in years prior. win more games, and play to their full potential against
teams like Trenton or Woodhaven,?Amison said. ?It
?The program has improved a ton. It?s much more ?This improvement means that we were able to will possibly even ?threaten?the other teams knowing
organized, the workouts are better suited for make in the top half of the league and it shows people they?ll be playing against a young team that?s already at
improvement, and the girls are closer and work better that our soccer program is actually improving,? a high skill level.?
together than they did in the past,?senior left Kohlstrand said.
defenseman Rebecca Amison said. Morford practices her foot skills while passing the ball to
Since the teams continue to improve each year, the other team mates.
The teams have not only improved overall, but program will improve overall when looking at the
individually each player was able to improve their foot Downriver League.
skills and passing game.
?This improvement poses a great future for the
?When I started it was only the team?s third year so program. If the incoming girls have skill, or are
we really focused on footwork, but now we work more coachable and can attain the skill our team had this
on passing to improve our game,?junior forward Bella year, they can be at least as great as we were, or
Kohlstrand said. improve further,?Amison said. ?It also shows the
Downriver league that our team is becoming much
The girls on the team are improving their passing better and it will urge our team to work harder to move
game by connecting and working better as a team. further up, and hopefully gain some wins against
teams like Trenton and Woodhaven.?
?I think our play has changed since I joined more
connecting passes then just booting it.... we became a Now that the program is in its fifth year, more girls
whole and got our head into the game and started are starting to try out for both JV and Varsity teams.
passing,?sophomore Mia Morford said.
?Things have changed because more girls are trying
?This year our team improved dramatically? we out so we have a better team,?sophomore captain
grew in endurance and skill and team playing,?Amison Olivia Harder said.
said. ?We were able to withstand games against both
Woodhaven and Trenton without being mercied or The team has improved throughout the season by
losing by a substantial amount.? getting closer and connecting as a team.

With Woodhaven and Trenton being the top two ?We improved throughout the season by coming
teams in the league, Wyandotte?s biggest competitors together closer as a team,?Harder said.
were Southgate and Carlson.
Because the program continues to improve, the
?We really focused passing this year and different
formations,?Kohlstrand said. ?This really helped us

Team awards for outstanding competitors for 2019 season

Coaches Award: Most Valuable Player :
Alayna Jacobs Lillienn Corby

Jacobs received thecoachesaward Thisyear wasCorby'sthird year on
for the 2019 season.ThisisJacobs' varsity.Throughout her three seasons
second year on the varsity team Corby played both thefield,and left
playingasthe left mid-fielder and defense-man and goal keeper her junior
center mid-fielder. and senior year.

Bear of the Year : Most Improved:
Erin Replogle Becca Amison

Replogle hasbeen on the varsity team all Amison received her four year varsity
four yearsof her high school career.She letter aswell asmost improved.Amison
hasplayed in every position but hashad showed progression each season she
excellingperformancesat center-mid, played.Amison played right defense her
where sheplayed most of her senior year. senior year,aswell asforward.

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June 2019

Final farewell
Cl ass of 2019 gr aduates at Yack Ar en a

Photos: Megan Harper and Julia Tully