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South Charlotte Sports Report“HOMETOWN TEAMS ... HOMETOWN KIDS”
Volume 12, Issue 1 April 27, 2017 - FREEwww.southcharlottesports.com @SCSportsReport
Marvin Ridge High School junior soccer player Blake Sutherland has enjoyed great success both on the soccer field and inside the classroom. The 17 year old daughter of Chris and Amy Sutherland plays mid-field and forward for the Mavericks. Along with her teammates, the Mavericks are aiming to win a state championship. Blake has built an impressive resume over the last few years, filled with both 3v3 and full team success. She has an affinity for the 3v3 game and has traveled across the country to play.
“My favorite form of soccer is 3v3. It’s faster paced and goals are more frequent. A couple of years back my 3v3 team went to the National Championship at the ESPN Wide World of Sports in Orlando, Fla. We won the Championship but the most intense game was the semi-final. We won with a golden goal in overtime.”
Her full squad resume has also been filled with big time victories.
“For many years I have been a part of a team that has consistently played at the highest level of soccer. As a team we won State Cup, Jefferson Cup, and the Disney Jr. Showcase and ranked, at one point, the #1 team in the nation.”
Blake enjoys the intensity she finds on the soccer field.
“The most exciting thing is playing in high inten-sity games with and against the best players and com-ing out on top. Also nothing can beat traveling and
experiencing the highs and lows of soccer with your best friends.”The same level of soccer intensity follows Blake inside the classroom where she carries a 4.95 grade
point average. Blake is a member of the National Honor Society, Beta Club and Mu Alpha Theta. She is also very active in community service projects, especially the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
“We held a carwash to raise funds for JDRF at my school. Our soccer team also walks in a 5K for JDRF at Carowinds to raise funds. I participate in the walk as a part of a team for my friend who has diabetes. I have been a part of this annual event for three years. Blake will also go on a mission trip to Haiti this summer.
The South Charlotte Sports Report salutes Blake Sutherland for her commitment to athletics and academic success. We wish her the very best going into the summer and onto her senior year at Marvin Ridge.
BLAKE SUTHERLAND KEEPS A DIRECT FOCUS ON SOCCER AND SCHOOL
Neighbors,
Thank you for your support over the last 11 years. It’s so exciting to celebrate our 11th birthday with the South Charlotte Sports Report. Thanks to our wonderful advertising partners, I am able to produce a positive news product for our com-munity.
I am very proud to have shared the stories of so many outstanding Stu-dent-Athletes over the last eleven years. It is so exciting to watch our children grow up striving for excellence both on the field and inside the classroom.
Thank you again for allowing the South Charlotte Sports Report to be a part of the everyday life here in our community.
Thank you,
Tripp [email protected]@SCSportsReport
11 Years Old
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Emilie SmithProvidence Day School senior basketball player Emilie Smith has been named the winner of the Prep Spotlight Athlete of the Week Award, Presented by Tutoring Club. The 18 year old daughter of Vera McDermott and Steve Smith achieved outstand-ing academic success in high school and earned the opportunity to attend Ole Miss for her college education.
Emilie was a member of four consecutive NCISAA 3A State championship teams and this year she was also chosen to play in the 1A-3A All Star Game at the end of the season. Emilie has enjoyed her time competing in sports for Providence Day School.
“Participating in sports has taught me that there are always second chances. If I mess up in a drill in practice, chances are I will be faced with the same situation eventually. I am able to then use what I learned from the first mistake and get it right the second time. Knowing this has helped me learn from mistakes I have made as a kid and young student. Sports have also taught me to rely on practice and effort. Nothing can be accomplished without creating great habits and focus. Learning this early on through sports has helped my efforts in the classroom.”
Inside the classroom, Emilie has recorded a 4.16 grade point average and she is a mem-ber of the National Honor Society. She also is involved with the Students of Service Club which partners with Sow Much Good, an organization that grows food to sell in market at reasonable prices. Emilie also works with a non-profit organization that her friend, Reilly Alridge, started at the end of their sophomore year. The non-profit is called Happy Walls and they have painted a few murals around town to brighten up some wait-ing rooms. The most recent project is taking place at Winterfield Elementary School.
Congratulations to Emilie Smith for being named the winner of the Prep Spotlight Ath-lete of the Week Award, Presented by Tutoring Club.
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The Shoeless Enterprises Leadership Award
Maya HouserMarvin Ridge High School junior soccer player Maya Houser has been named the winner of the Shoeless Enterprises Leader of the Week Award. The 17 year old daughter of Stephen and Christy Houser plays defender, midfield and forward for the Mavericks Soccer Team. Maya has been named a team captain four years in a row and has been a varsity starter since her ninth grade season.
In addition to her soccer success, Maya is working hard to make an impact on the community with her leader-ship of a book drive. Together with a friend this year, they collected over 1800 books to donate to children at a school with low reading test scores.
“My goal is to leave a lasting impact on my community, with the Book Drive to become a lasting thing. Where even long after I have graduated, the Marvin Ridge High School and surrounding towns will continue to take care of those who have less resources and opportunities. Having access to books is a life changer. By opening a book it can transport you to worlds away, spark new ideas and inspire you in ways you never even thought possible. I want every child to have the same access to books that I have been fortunate enough to have my entire life.”
Maya is an outstanding student with a 4.96 grade point average. She was re-cently elected as the President of the National Honor Society for next year. She is also a member of the French Club, Mu Theta and Rho Kappa. This summer Maya will be spending six weeks at Carnegie Mellon University participating in a STEM program.
Maya is an outstanding leader for our community and we congratulate her for be-ing selected as the winner of the Shoeless Enterprises Leader of the Week.
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8th ANNUAL CHARLOTTE YOUTH SOFTBALL GAMES JUNE 27 & 28
BATTLE OF THE BORDER SHOWCASE SOFTBALL EVENT ANNOUNCED
Enrollment Now Open For Prestigious Individual Showcase Event
With a seven year record of success, the Battle of the Border Softball Showcase Games proudly announces the 8th Annual Greater Charlotte Youth Softball Games on June 27 & 28. The event, also known as The Battle of the Border Softball Showcase was founded in 2009 to provide skilled softball players the opportunity to showcase their skills in the Greater Charlotte region. The annual individual player event has been an outstanding success to date with an alumni list filled with over 120 successful NCAA student-athletes.
The 8th Annual Greater Charlotte Youth Softball Games will be held Tuesday June 27th and Wednesday June 28th at Weddington High School. On Tuesday, rising 6th, 7th and 8th grade players will compete in games and skill competitions in addition to participating in a clinic with a college softball coach. On Wednesday, rising 9th and 10th grade players will take the field under the same format. Each player will compete in two games and in various skill contests.
“I am very excited to offer the event for the eighth year. The showcase has always been one of my favorite events of the season and it’s a real pleasure to watch the ath-letic ability of all the softball players,” said event organizer Tripp Roakes of the South Charlotte Sports Report. “The event combines a very competitive format that allows the girls to test their skills with an element of fun by being able to play with and against players from their own school and travel teams. The one comment I hear year after year from the girls is “this is our favorite event of the year.”
Enrollment is now open at www.BattleofTheBorderShowcase.com/Softball/ Cost to participate is only $65 if enrolled before May 15th and $79 after May 15th.Please share the news with all your softball teammates, we are looking forward to
another great event!
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GREATER CHARLOTTE SUMMER BASEBALL CLASSIC
June 20th Event Set For 8U - Middle School Players
The South Charlotte Sports Report and Carolina Travel Sports are proud to present the 2nd Annual Greater Charlotte Summer Baseball Classic. The Summer Classic is an individual player event for 8U, 9U, 10U, 11U, 12U and middle school baseball players across the Greater Charlotte region.
Invited players will participate in two complete games with equally divided playing time, a Golden Arm Contest, a Road Runner contest, Catcher POP times and defensive drills before each game. A Most Outstanding Player and Pitcher Award will be present-ed for each age group. There will also be extensive coverage of the events and players at www.SouthCharlotteSports.com and at www.CharlotteBaseballReport.com
The Greater Charlotte Summer Baseball Classic will be held at the first class Hunt-ersville Athletic Park.
“I am really excited to offer the second annual version of this event to young base-ball players in the Greater Charlotte Region,” said Tripp Roakes, President of South Charlotte Sports. “The South Charlotte Sports Report already operates youth and mid-dle school events in five different sports. Carolina Travel Sports, Don Mason and his group offer baseball tournaments every weekend for 10 months a year all across the region. Don has operated baseball events for over twenty years and has been a great friend to area youth.”
“The Greater Charlotte Summer Baseball Class offers players the chance to test their skills and compete with and against other players from all across the region. Don and I are looking forward to offering a well-run event for active youth baseball families.”
Players are invited to enroll at www.CharlotteBaseballReport.com or www.SouthCharlotteSportsCamps.com
Invitations will be extended to players over the next two months leading up to the June 20th event at Huntersville Athletic Park. Cost to participate is only $70 if en-rolled by May 15th or $85 after May 15th.
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Boating Without Owning - It’s About TIME!
James shipley
Weddington High School lacrosse player James Shipley has been named the Carefree Boat Club Rising Star of the Week. The sophomore son of James and Tammy Shipley plays midfield for the Warriors Team. He was also a key member of the state championship winning football team for Weddington this past fall. In that game, James was selected as the Offensive Most Valuable Player.
Back on the lacrosse field, James is working hard to help his team contend for a state championship. In
fact, he states that his goal for the remainder of high school is; “to win three state championships in lacrosse and two more in football.”
The success on the lacrosse field caught the attention of the University of Pennsylvania, a member institution of the Ivy League. James was offered the chance to make an early commitment to the school’s lacrosse team. He ac-cepted the offer and is now committed to the school following his graduation in the spring of 2019.
“The University of Pennsylvania is beautiful and I fell in love from the beginning. It has a great education, great lacrosse, great coaching, and a great commu-nity.”
The fact that James is an outstanding student was part of the reason Penn was so attracted to the lacrosse player. James recorded a 4.401 grade point aver-age his freshman year, obtaining a rank of fifth in his class. He is also a mem-ber of the Spanish Honor Society and helps out in the community by assisting with the coaching of a youth 7 on 7 football team. Congratulations to James Shipley for all of his accomplishments to date and for being named the Carefree Boat Club Rising Star of the Week.
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BEYOND THE GAME WITH BRYCE CHEEK
Weddington High School junior lacrosse player Bryce Cheek has been a force inside goal for the Warriors. The son of Ronnie and Kim Cheek fell in love with the game from his first time on the field. Bryce also is on the wrestling team at Weddington High School. Let’s go Beyond The Game to learn more about Bryce.
When did you begin playing lacrosse and why?“I have been playing since I was 10 years old. I started playing because I used to play baseball but I would see High School kids playing lacrosse on the field next to us. Once I saw that, I was im-mediately interested in the game and I asked my dad to buy me a lacrosse stick.”
What do you consider as your top athletic accomplishments?“Being contacted by Division 1 coaches.” What made you choose the goalie position?“I started playing midfielder but couldn’t get a lot of playing time because there were so many of us playing midfield. So, my coach talked to me about playing goalie because I was pretty athletic but I also had good size on me.”
How well do you perform in the classroom? “I have a 3.83 unweighted and a 4.5 weighted. I’m in Math Honors Society, DECA Club, Mentors Club, Food for Thoughts Club, and Engineering Club. For honors, I’m in National Beta Society and Math Honors Society. Also, as a freshman, I won the Teachers Choice Award for math and I was Math Merit Recipient for my math class.”
What do you hope to accomplish or what goal do you hope to reach before you graduate from high school? “I hope to attend a college with a very good engineering program.” Are you involved in any community service projects?“My club lacrosse team and I donated and collect used lacrosse gear for kids who can’t afford to pay for the gear but love the game of lacrosse. I also help tutor High School students in math. As a freshman, my school lacrosse team and I would help clean up the football stadium after a football game.”
This photo back in 2006 started it all for the South Charlotte Sports Report. I gathered up a bunch of friends to appear on the cover for the first ever South Charlotte Sports Re-port newspaper. So many of these kids have now gone on to graduate from high school and college.
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STUDENT-ATHLETES OF THE WEEKETHAN SCHWARTz
Weddington High School senior golfer Ethan Schwartz has been named the Architech Sports and Physical Therapy Student Athlete of the Week. The son of Eric and Carolyn Schwartz is one of the top golfers in the area and he once finished in the top three at the Honda Junior Classic in West Palm Beach, FL. Ethan is aiming to make the state championship next month to round out his prep career.
Ethan says, “The most exciting thing about golf is that the scoreboard can change drastically in a matter of minutes and one shot can be the difference between winning and losing.” Ethan’s most memorable shot was when he holed out a shot from 175 yards.
Inside the classroom, Ethan carries a 4.18 grade point average and is enrolled in Honors and AP classes. He has also been involved with the First Tee of Greater Charlotte the past four years. Congratulations to Ethan Schwartz for being named the Architech Sports and Physical Therapy Student Athlete of the Week.
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JANELLE BAILEYProvidence Day School senior basketball player Janelle Bailey has been named the Architech Sports and Physical Therapy Student Athlete of the Week. Janelle is the daughter of Hessard and Kim Bailey and she will attend the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill next season to continue her education and basketball career. Janelle recently played in the McDonald’s All American Game and she was a mem-ber of the USA U17 National Team last year.
Janelle captured a unique honor recently when she was member of the National Championship 3x3 team. This achievement has provided her the oppor-tunity to travel to Chengdu, China to compete in the World Championships.
Janelle works hard inside the classroom and she is currently serving in the Black Student Union at Providence Day School. She is also active in working with other Providence Day School students in community service events. Her basket-ball team visited a nursing home to raise the spirits of its residents and they also brought blessing bags to a men’s homeless shelter. Congratulations to Janelle Bailey for being named the Architech Sports and Physical Therapy Student Ath-lete of the Week.
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Covenant Day School senior soccer player Lexie Lawson is nearing the end of her prep career at Covenant Day School. The 17 year old daughter of Robert and Kimberly Lawson plays center and right defense for the Lions. Let’s go Beyond The Game to learn more about Lexie. When did you begin playing soccer?“I have played soccer since I was young. It has always been a sport I have really enjoyed and loved being a part of.”
What is your favorite sports memory?“Either playing Cannon last year having previously tied them. With one minute left in the game we had a foul
kick in the top 3rd of the field. We all lined up on the 18 yard box, and one of our teammates launched the per-fect ball over the top of their defense into the box where it was knocked in by another player giving us a 2-1 lead against Cannon. Or this season we were able to play Carmel Christian, a school down the street outside of our conference. A bunch of the girls from this team are in my small group at church it was a great experience to play along side of them and compete with them. It was a neat thing for two schools with a common goal of glorifying God compete against each other while being united in purpose.”
What do you consider as your top athletic accomplishments?“As a sophomore, I was a captain of both soccer and vol-leyball. Our volleyball team made it to the state champi-onship last year and received second place.”
What do you hope to accomplish or what goal do you hope to reach before you graduate from high school?“As a team, we have decided to work intentionally on investing in each other and our relationships within the team and the program. I think for me as a senior this is something I would personally like to focus on in my final few weeks on the team through building strong relation-ships with not only my peers but also the younger girls. While also learning to appreciate those who have in-vested in me through my journey in the soccer program at school.”
What has participation in sports taught you that has been a big help in other areas of your life?“Having played both volleyball and soccer throughout high school, sports have influenced me tremendously. I have learned how to not only work along side of my team as we strive for a common goal, but also to chal-lenge, encourage, and support each of my teammates individually and personally. Also, I have learned how to play my personal role within the team I am a part of which can vary and shift each season. Developing these abilities has helped me in my friendships and other rela-tionships as well.”
Have you made a college decision?“I am going to attend the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill next year.”
How do you balance sports and academic success?“Finding a good balance between hard work in the classroom and on the field is important to me. I try to spend equal amounts of time on both while also finding time with friends and family.”
How well do you perform in the classroom? “I have a 4.93 GPA, and I am in Beta Club and National Honor Society, on high honor roll, and I am also senior class president this year.”
Are you involved in any community service projects?“Every Sunday I teach 4th grade Sunday School. I lead a small group of girls each week and once in a while I lead large group for the entire class. I also am blessed to be a counselor for church camp each summer with the kids I teach.”
BEYOND THE GAME WITH LEXIE LAWSON
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BEYOND THE GAME WITH TYLER MOOREHEAD
Weddington High School senior golfer Tyler Moorehead is work-ing to close out his last month and a half of high school on a positive note. The son of Bryan and Amy Moorehead has a cou-ple of matches remaining on the golf course before he departs for the University of Pennsylvania in the Fall. Let’s go Beyond The Game to learn more about Tyler. What is your favorite sports memory?“Playing in the Regional tour-nament in 2016. It was cool to travel out of town with the team and compete with other teams from the Region.”
What do you consider as your top athletic accomplishments?“Playing in the NC 3AA football championship game in 2014 and shooting a personal-best 75 in the UCPS tour-nament this season.”
What do you hope to accomplish or what goal do you hope to reach before you graduate from high school?“My goal throughout my golf career has been to improve each year. As I shot a career best this season, I feel that I have met that goal.”
What has participation in sports taught you that has been a big help in other areas of your life?“Playing sports has taught me to work as a team with others and to have a solid work ethic. Golf specifically has taught me the importance of integrity.”
What is the most exciting thing about playing golf to you?“Getting to play at different courses in Union County and beyond.”
Greatest shot you have ever hit was?“A chip-in for birdie from the bunker on the 9th hole at Charlotte National.”
How well do you perform in the classroom? “I have a weighted GPA of 5.14 and am in the top 10 of my graduating class. I am an Eagle Scout. I am very active in DECA, holding offices for the past 3 years, and winning several awards at district and state competi-tions. I am also a member of National Honor Society and Beta Club. I will attend the University of Pennsylvania in the fall.”
Are you involved in any community service projects? “I have been involved in many community service proj-ects through Boy Scouts, NHS and Beta Club. The most notable was my Eagle Scout project, which upgraded the landscaping on the visitors’ side of the Weddington High School stadium.”
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The Marvin Ridge Girls Soccer Team has been named as the Sonny’s BBQ Team of the Week. The Mavericks, in addition to having an outstanding soccer program are also very active in the community. This past weekend the entire Marvin Ridge Girls soccer team worked together to raise $7,000 dollars for the JDRF of Greater Western Carolinas OneWalk. They were the 5th place Corporate Fundraising Team. Many of the girls have family mem-bers and friends living with type 1 diabetes and they wanted to join together to give back to the community. The Marvin Ridge marching band also participated in the event by playing along the walk route.
In addition, Alex McGowan, a Marvin Ridge Junior with type 1 diabetes had her own walk team. She and several students raised $6,200 for the cause.
This is the soccer program’s second year participating in the JDRF OneWalk and they more than doubled the amount they raised last year!
Congratulations to the Marvin Ridge High School Soccer Team for being named the Sonny’s BBQ Team of the Week.
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Breakout star of the Week “Honoring Student-Athletes Preparing For Future Success”
Ben lassiteRWeddington High School sophomore golfer Ben Lassister has been named the winner of the Karsey Glass Breakout Star of the Week Award. The son of Lance and Jennifer Johnson has enjoyed a successful spring season with the Warriors Team, including a personal best 9 hole round of 35. His top golf memory occurred two years ago when he finished second in the Middle School Golf Championship with a 37 at Longview.
Ben has set a goal of helping his team move to the state championship before he graduates from Weddington as well as to win the individual conference championship.
Inside the classroom, Ben is a strong student with a 4.26 grade point average in all Honors classes. He has also served in his community by working with Operation Reach Out and coaching a youth basketball team this past winter.
Congratulations to Ben Lassiter for being named the winner of the Karsey Glass Breakout Star of the Week Award.
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Charlotte Catholic High School senior lacrosse player Austin Stewart has been named the P. Say-lor Fence / Mecklenburg Area Catholic Schools Good Sport of the Week. The son of Scott and Beth Stewart plays the attack position for the Cougars Austin’s play attracted the attention of college coaches and he has chosen to attend Methodist College to continue his education and lacrosse career.
Austin and his teammates are hard at work on their goal of winning a state championship this spring. The Cougars are working as a team and believe they can find the recipe for success.
Austin enjoys English and Science classes at Charlotte Catholic. He also has enjoyed working with those in need. His lacrosse team recently performed community service in New Orleans while the team was playing games in that area. Congratulations to Austin Stewart for being named the P. Saylor Fence / Mecklenburg Area Catholic Schools Good Sport of the Week.
AUSTIN STEWART Good Sport of the Week
This soccer team appeared in the May 2009 issue of the South Charlotte Sports Report. Mark Pannenberg updated us on where many of the players are now.
Coach Patrick Daka - Technical Director at Charlotte Soccer Academy and Managing Partner at Performance UnlimitedJack Finegan - Played soccer for Charlotte Catholic and will attend Wake Forest Uni-versity in the FallAndrew Pannenberg - Signed an amateur contract with the Charlotte Independence at 16 and has trained with them for the past two years. Graduated early from Ardrey Kell High School to attend Wake Forest on a soccer scholarship.Michael Davidson - Senior at Weddington and a standout for soccer team this past fallGrant Kiker - Senior at Charlotte Christian. One of their prolific scorers this past seasonAndrew Siverling - Graduated from Charlotte Christian last year and is currently a freshman at NC StateZain Blackwood - Graduated from Ardrey Kell last year and is currently a freshman at Appalachian StateBrooks Stockley - Plays for Charlotte Soccer Academy’s U18s in the US Soccer Devel-opment Academy League. Will graduate from Charlotte Catholic this spring and attend University of Alabama Birmingham on a soccer scholarship.
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Mary Catherine Avey
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Mary Catherine Avey has been named the Queen City Audio, Video and Appliances Community Heroes Award Winner. The daugh-ter of Scott and Meg Avey attends Carmel Christian School and she is active in both soccer and serving inside her community. MaryCatherine has been playing soccer since the age of three and she plays forward as a senior member of the Carmel Christian Schoolteam.
Mary Catherine was named to the All-Conference Team in 2014 and she was voted as the MVP of her soccer team. She has served asthe team captain for all three of her varsity soccer years. As a captain Mary Catherine helps lead the team in practices and games.
Mary Catherine is very active in serving her community. She volunteers with an organization called Rice and Beans. They go outinto downtown Charlotte and feed the homeless. She also is active with the Joy Prom, an event held by the Carmel Christian Churchthat provides a full scale prom for those with special needs. As a member of the National Honor Society, Mary Catherine also volun-teers with the Beds For Kids organization that supplies beds and furnishings for families in need.
Inside the classroom, Mary Catherine carries a 3.69 unweighted grade point average and a 4.7 weighted average. She is taking threeAP classes and is involved in many school clubs. Mary Catherine plans to attend UNC-Wilmington and study Athletic Training.
Queen City Audio, Video and Appliances salutes Mary Catherine Avey for her work in the classroom, on the soccer field and in hercommunity.
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South Mecklenburg High School tennis player Stephen Perle has been named the Queen City Audio, Video and Appliances Community Heroes Award Winner. The 17 year old junior Sabres Tennis player is the son of Scott and Pam Perle. He has been playing tennis since first trying the sport at age nine. Stephen enjoys all the time spent with his Sabres teammates as the travel across the area competing.
Stephen hopes to help his team to a state playoff win before graduating from South Meck. The team is working hard every day to improve and move closer to this goal.
Stephen is proud of all he has learned through participation in high school sports.“Above all else, participation in high school sports has instilled in me, a heightened degree of discipline and resilience that I believe would
have been unattainable without sports. In other areas of my life, in and out of the classroom, discipline has allowed me to conduct myself properly in front of other people and has landed me great opportunities following interview settings, such as scholarships and internships. Being resilient in all aspects of life has allowed me to be more successful and have a better, positive outlook on life. Whether a test grade is not what I expected, or a second serve clips the top of the net, my resilient nature pushes me even harder on the next point or assignment. I have begun to utilize setbacks as a catalyst for future success.”
Inside the classroom Stephen has achieved great success, recording a 5.17 grade point average. He works hard to balance sports and aca-demics and utilizes his free time to get ahead on assignments. Stephen is also a member of the National Honor Society, the Health Occupations Students of America, the National Science and Math Honor Society and the South Meck Ultimate Club.
Inside the community, Stephen just completed a book drive for Montclaire Elementary School. He was able to collect over 500 books to help out at the school. He has also worked on many community service projects with the National Honor Society and volunteered at local hospitals and clinics to gain experience in the health field that he hopes to be a part of one day.
Queen City Audio, Video and Appliances salutes Stephen Perle for his continued commitment serving others in our community. Roddey Player President, Queen City Audio, Video & Appliances
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