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ARe YoU ReAdY foR<br />
20<strong>10</strong>?<br />
CH is giViNg YoU tHe<br />
<strong>top</strong> <strong>10</strong><br />
tips foR ‘<strong>10</strong><br />
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SCHOOL<br />
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Gyrls<br />
pop's NeWest seNsAtioNs ARe MoRe tHAN MAKiNg tHe gRAde!<br />
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Dear Students,<br />
Re-evaluations come spiraling in with a new year.<br />
Eagerness to get rid of bad habits and a thought out<br />
list of the re-invention of the new you and new rules are<br />
given life. the message I would like to deliver in this letter<br />
is I would like students to take the time to list <strong>10</strong> great<br />
qualities you had in 2009. I would like the focus to be on<br />
enhancing some of the old and mixing it with some of your<br />
new views and with your new chapter 20<strong>10</strong>. For years, I<br />
always focused on long term goals. I have realized with<br />
experience that the best goal I can have is short term.<br />
My main resolution now every year is to focus on the day. I focus on making sure<br />
every day I smile and I laugh at least once.<br />
this month CH focuses on 20<strong>10</strong> tips from sports to fashion to health. CH has<br />
dedicated the entire issue to 20<strong>10</strong> with <strong>top</strong> ten tips for each category to help you<br />
brainstorm.<br />
Just for fun, below are a few of some of your peer’s resolutions.<br />
“Si n c e laSt year w a S a b it r o c k y for m e i j u S t w a n t 20<strong>10</strong> to b e better t h a n laSt. So m y new<br />
ye a r S reSolution iS to h a v e a better year!”<br />
Mike, Los Angeles<br />
“i w a n t to b e a better S t u d e n t t h a n i w a S laSt year. no m o r e S l a c k i n g off in 20<strong>10</strong>!”<br />
Sharon, Sherman Oaks<br />
“my new ye a r S reSolution iS to Save m o r e m o n e y!”<br />
Samantha, Los Angeles<br />
“th iS iS m y laSt year in h i g h School a n d for m y new ye a r S reSolution i w a n t to g e t i n t o a g r e a t<br />
School a n d g e t a job.”<br />
Jonathan, Los Angeles<br />
May you have a healthy and blessed New Year!<br />
Sincerely,<br />
Coline Witt
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5
EYOND tHE bELL<br />
by Nyvia Weathersby
ELL HIGH<br />
SCHOOL’S<br />
Rock Band<br />
tAKES tHE<br />
ACt ON tHE ROAD<br />
b y Stu Se m i g r a n of ed u c a r e<br />
Bell <strong>High</strong> School’s band, aptly named “Rock band”, prepares to perform at a local<br />
children’s hospital as part of a community outreach component of their beyond<br />
the bell “tAKE ACtION” <strong>High</strong> School Leadership Campaign. bell <strong>High</strong> is one of<br />
twenty-five high schools participating in a citywide leadership campaign. Students<br />
at each site are actively organizing civic awareness campaigns and producing<br />
talent shows and performing arts festivals, with the winners from these events going on<br />
to represent their schools at a spectacular culmination event at UCLA Ackerman Union<br />
at the end of the school year.<br />
Rock band decided to take the show on the road after a successful school site concert.<br />
Months of preparation and hours of rehearsing were culminated with a two-hour<br />
performance in the auditorium. Performing a set seemingly dedicated to the beatles,<br />
the band impressively covered the entire Abbey Road album as well as other songs from<br />
the sixties. A sense of pride and accomplishment could be read on each band member’s<br />
face as they finished the last song of their set. the crowd’s warm reception was a<br />
pleasant surprise, as all the songs dated back to a time before most of the audience<br />
was born.<br />
Looking to recreate that feeling, the performers have decided to venture out and put on<br />
small shows within their community. First s<strong>top</strong>, the Los Angeles Children’s Hospital when<br />
school reconvenes after Winter break. “Performing at a children’s hospital will provide<br />
entertainment but more importantly foster creativity and awareness of those in greater<br />
need”, says the after school site coordinator Gerardo Mungaray. He goes on to say,<br />
“enthusiasm and spirit around campus is on the rise because the leadership campaign<br />
students are so visible and proactive.” this positive presence has led to excitement felt<br />
campus-wide, as students look for more ways to “take Action” on school grounds and in<br />
the neighboring community. One way is the start of a mentoring program to be facilitated<br />
by leadership students. Seniors will take freshmen under their wings and students from<br />
all four grades will provide guidance to middle school students.<br />
Clearly, bell <strong>High</strong> School leadership students look to have their voices heard not only on<br />
campus but also in the surrounding neighborhood. taking matters into their own hands,<br />
they have found ways to spread positivity and hope through the arts and civic events.<br />
Kudos to bell <strong>High</strong> School!<br />
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Gyrls<br />
by Jazmine Sanchez class of 2011 and Osiris trejo class of 20<strong>10</strong><br />
the School Gyrls: Mandy, Jaque, Monica.
th e Sc h o o l gy r l S a r e t h e r e a l t h i n g w h e n it c o m e S to Sweet h i g h S c h o o l StudentS. co m p o S e d o f ma n d y a.k.a. ma n d y ra i n (15), ja c q u e, p r o n o u n c e d “ja c k i e,”<br />
a.k.a. ja c q u e ni m b l e (15) a n d mo n i c a a.k.a. mo’ mo n e y (16), t h e S e t h r e e p i n t Sized p o p S t a r S p a c k m a j o r c h a r iS m a a n d t a l e n t i n t o a n a d o r a b l e adoleScent<br />
p a c k a g e. th o u g h b a r e l y o l d e n o u g h to d r i v e, t h e S e y o u n g l a d i eS a r e SeaSoned p r o f e S S i o n a lS, w i t h o v e r twenty y e a r S o f a c t i n g, S i n g i n g a n d d a n c i n g experience<br />
c o m b i n e d. all p r o f e S S i o n a l l y t r a i n e d t r i p l e threatS, t h e g r o u p officially f o r m e d in november 2008 a n d h a v e been h a r d a t w o r k ever S i n c e. th e i r d e b u t a l b u m<br />
u n d e r t h e iS l a n d def ja m imprint iS d u e o u t t h iS y e a r a n d a Self titled, f u l l l e n g t h f e a t u r e film, written a n d directed b y ni c k ca n n o n, recently w r a p p e d a n d<br />
centerS entirely a r o u n d t h e t h r e e teen S t a r S. am o n g t h e film’S f e a t u r e c a m e o S i n c l u d e reverend ru n, ju S t i n bieber, kriStina deba r g e, So u l j a bo y, an g i e St o n e a n d<br />
o t h e r S. th e Sc h o o l gy r l S m o v i e iS S l a t e d to a i r o n ni c k e l o d e o n in fe b r u a r y 20<strong>10</strong>.<br />
in t h e f o l l o w i n g interview, ch f i n dS o u t a t t h e e n d o f t h e i r h u g e r e S u m e a r e Still SaSSy teenage g i r lS w h o S h a r e a l o v e f o r S h o p p i n g, f a S h i o n a n d roller c o a S t e r S.<br />
CH: Ho w d i d t H E n A m E sC H o o l Gy r l s C o m E A b o u t?<br />
Sg: Sc h o o l gy r l S c a m e a b o u t w h e n ni c k t o o k m e (ma n d y) f r o m ni c k e l o d e o n’S<br />
“St a r ca m p ”, mo n i c a, f r o m “ja m-x ki dS”, diScovered ja c q u e, a n d p u t u S a l l<br />
together to f o r m a Su p e r g r o u p!<br />
CH: wH A t is it l i kE w o r k i nG w i tH niC k CA n n o n?<br />
Sg: we l o v e w o r k i n g w i t h ni c k ca n n o n b e c a u S e h e’S a poSitive i n f l u e n c e. he<br />
liveS a c l e a n life. he’S determined, h e’S f o c u S e d, h e’S a poSitive p e r S o n a n d iS<br />
a l o t o f f u n to b e a r o u n d!<br />
CH: witH dE s t i n y’s CH i l d, tlC A n d CHEEtAH Gi r l s H o w d o E s sC H o o l<br />
Gy r l s diffErEntiAtE A s A G i r l G r o u p?<br />
Sg: we a r e different b e c a u S e e a c h o f u S h a S o u r o w n Style a n d p e r S o n a l i t y.<br />
we feel l i k e j u S t a b o u t every g i r l in am e r i c a a n d a r o u n d t h e w o r l d c a n<br />
r e l a t e to o n e o f u S.<br />
CH: wH A t is A d A y in t H E lifE o f sC H o o l Gy r l s?<br />
Sg: dependS o n w h i c h d a y y o u’r e t a l k i n g a b o u t! So m e d a y S w e ’r e f l y i n g to<br />
e x o t i c p l a c e S to p e r f o r m live, p o S e f o r p i c t u r eS, a n d b e treated l i k e princeSSeS.<br />
ot h e r d a y S w e a r e texting, w o r k i n g o u t, d o i n g v o c a l o r d a n c e t r a i n i n g…o r<br />
c l e a n i n g m y r o o m!<br />
CH: wH A t w o u l d y o u s A y y o u r f A v o r i tE s o n G is CollECtivEly o n t H E<br />
A l b u m?<br />
Sg: it’S h a r d to p i c k a f a v o r i t e, w e l o v e t h e m all! bu t w e l o v e “So m e t h i n g<br />
l i k e a pa r t y,” m a i n l y b e c a u S e it’S So m u c h f u n to d a n c e to!<br />
CH: wH E n is y o u r A l b u m C o m i nG o u t?<br />
Sg: ou r a l b u m iS c o m i n g o u t S h o r t l y a f t e r t h e m o v i e...reServe your’S<br />
today!! l o l<br />
CH: wH A t is t H E film ‘sC H o o l Gy r l s’ A b o u t?<br />
Sg: it’S a b o u t t h r e e everyday h i g h S c h o o l g i r lS d e a l i n g w i t h c l i q u eS, l e a r n i n g<br />
to b e t r u e to themSelveS, a n d m a y b e k i c k i n’ a little b u t t o n t h e d a n c e tip.<br />
CH: Ho w is it w o r k i nG w i tH Ju s t i n biEbEr?<br />
Sg: ju S t i n bieber w a S S u p e r f u n to b e a r o u n d. he iS w h a t y o u See iS w h a t<br />
y o u g e t t y p e o f g u y. he’S d o w n to e a r t h a n d v e r y f u n n y!<br />
CH: wH A t w A s it l i kE w o r k i nG w i tH Artists y o u r A G E?<br />
Sg: we l i k e d w o r k i n g w i t h artiStS o u r a g e, b e c a u S e y o u creatively feed o f f<br />
e a c h o t h e r a n d r iS e to t h e level o f t h e p e o p l e y o u a r e w o r k i n g w i t h, w h i c h<br />
iS really g o o d<br />
CH: is t H E r E A ‘t H E m E ’ f o r t H E A l b u m, w H A t C A n f A n s ExpECt?<br />
Sg: th e t h e m e iS a b o u t t h e liveS o f y o u n g w o m e n . th e S o n g S a r e a b o u t l o v e,<br />
cheaterS, h a t e r S, a n d h a v i n g f u n. fa n S c a n expect a n a l b u m w i t h a l o t o f<br />
different t y p e S o f m u S i c o n it. no t w o t r a c k S S o u n d t h e S a m e .<br />
CH: wH A t t y p E o f m u s iC A l G E n r E w o u l d y o u C A t E G o r i zE sC H o o l Gy r l s<br />
u n d E r?<br />
Sg: po p/ro c k-- itS f u n, c a t c h y, a n d h i g h energy.<br />
CH: do y o u fEEl t H A t y o u’r E m i s s i nG o u t o n t H E ‘H iG H s C H o o l’ o r ‘m i d d lE<br />
s C H o o l’ ExpEriEnCE w H E n y o u d o i n dE p E n d E n t s t u d y?<br />
Sg: w e d o n o t feel l i k e w e a r e miSSing o u t o n t h e h i g h S c h o o l experience. i<br />
h a d m y S h a r e o f t h o S e d a y S, a n d So i’d l i k e to l e a v e t h e d r a m a in t h e fictional<br />
w o r l d o n Screen. no d r a m a z o n e!<br />
CH: wH A t A r E s o m E o f y o u r G o A l s A s A y o u n G G r o u p?<br />
Sg: to b e a h o u S e h o l d n a m e !<br />
CH: wH A t A d v iC E w o u l d y o u G i vE o t H E r y o u n G Artists?<br />
Sg: Stay t r u e to you, a n d w h e n you t h i n k you can’t t r a i n a n y m o r e, t r a i n h a r d e r,<br />
a n d never S<strong>top</strong> believing t h a t you can d o a n y t h i n g you p u t y o u r m i n d to.<br />
CH: wH o A r E s o m E o f y o u r m u s iC A l i n f l uE n C E s?<br />
Sg: ma r i a h ca r e y, chriStina ag u i l e r a, la d y gaga, br i t n e y Sp e a r S,<br />
ry d z n r t iS t, bo y S to men, ho n o r So c i e t y, a n d de b b i e gi bS o n.<br />
CH: is t H E r E A p A r t o f t H E i n d u s t r y o r y o u r w o r k t H A t y o u d r E A d to d o?<br />
Sg: not looking f o r w a r d f r o m b e i n g away f r o m m y loved o n e S on l o n g t r i pS.<br />
11
12
it’s<br />
the beginning of the year and you’re super excited to make the new<br />
year mean a new you … but where do you start? And maybe even<br />
more importantly how do you make sure your resolutions haven’t<br />
fizzled before the months end? Most New Year’s resolutions are easier said (or<br />
written) than done but whatever it is, you’re attitude should be bRING It ON! there<br />
is nothing quite like a good old fashioned challenge to see what you’re made of; to<br />
push the boundaries and test your limits. It is ONLY when we overcome these trials<br />
that we get to reap the sweetest rewards. Here are <strong>10</strong> tips on how to do it right.<br />
1.<br />
deCide WHAt YoU ReALLY WANt.<br />
Focusing on what is the most important<br />
thing to you can help you really succeed in getting what you’re after. Write<br />
down all the reasons why getting your behind in gear and getting a handle on<br />
your New Year’s resolution will help you. Remind yourself by reviewing these<br />
reasons regularly and by putting them up in visible locations in your daily life. If<br />
you don’t even have a clear picture of why you want to do something then there<br />
will be motivational problems. Above all, aim for things that are truly important<br />
to you, not what you think you ought to do or what others expect of you.<br />
2.<br />
Be ReAListiC by setting achievable goals. Winning the lottery, for example, is<br />
out of your grasp and making sweeping declarations like “I will lose 50 pounds<br />
in two months” will just set you up for failure. but a more attainable goal such<br />
as I’d like to lose <strong>10</strong> or 15 pounds will give you a better chance for success.<br />
3.<br />
desCRiBe YoUR ResoLUtioNs in specific terms. Instead of “I don’t want to be<br />
lazy,” try “I want to exercise regularly” or “I will cut down on my television watching.”<br />
4.<br />
BReAK doWN LARge goALs into smaller ones. For instance, commit to losing<br />
weight by resolving to walk 30 minutes every day and improve your eating habits.<br />
5.<br />
fiNd ALteRNAtiVes to a behavior that you want to change, and make<br />
this part of your resolution plan. Replace an old habit with another<br />
habit to make it easier to transition into your new lifestyle choice.<br />
6.<br />
doN’t oVeRLoAd YoURseLf. It’s difficult enough for the average<br />
person to follow through on one ambitious New Year’s resolution; why<br />
saddle yourself with three or four? Choose the most pressing issue<br />
at hand (getting better grades, making new friends, improving your<br />
relationship with your parents) and concentrate on that. trying to do<br />
everything simultaneously practically guarantees failure across the board.<br />
7.<br />
teLL eVeRYoNe YoU KNoW and anyone who will listen. Look at it<br />
this way: the more people to whom you announce your resolution, the<br />
more people there will be to push you along if you fall behind. there’s no<br />
shame in seeking help if you can’t accomplish your resolution on your own.<br />
8.<br />
ReWARd YoURseLf. Following through on a New Year’s resolution<br />
is rarely easy, so definitely applaud yourself when you manage to stick<br />
it out. If you’ve resolved to shop less, treat yourself for not buying<br />
those shoes by springing for a steaming hot cappuccino at the mall.<br />
9.<br />
WAit UNtiL YoU ARe ReAdY.<br />
Sometimes the best way to<br />
accomplish a New Year’s resolution is to make it at a time of<br />
year of your choosing, instead of one dictated by the calendar.<br />
<strong>10</strong>.<br />
doN’t QUit. No one is perfect. If you fall off the horse, get back on. If you<br />
fail, try again. It’s never too late make a resolution or try again to keep one!<br />
<strong>10</strong> Tips to Help Make and KEEP your 20<strong>10</strong> Resolutions<br />
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Select Clothing Items by Papaya<br />
by Ivette Navarro class of 20<strong>10</strong>
do you want your style to reflect an all new you in the new year but your budget won’t seem to let it happen?<br />
Want the latest trendsetting looks you see on the stars but can’t manage the sky-high prices for designer<br />
labels? Never fear <strong>Celebrity</strong> <strong>High</strong> is here with <strong>10</strong> tips to revamp your style without breaking the bank!<br />
1.<br />
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5.<br />
6.<br />
7.<br />
8.<br />
9.<br />
Don’t be afraid to sHop sALes! Clearance items and sales can provide deep discounts that can help you<br />
get more clothes for less money; especially for basics which you can wear multiple times in multiple ways.<br />
BUY MoRe BAsiCs. It’s tempting to spend the $300 you have saved for your “going out gear”, but chances<br />
are that sparkly dress will spend the rest of 20<strong>10</strong> in your closet. Instead of paying a lot for trendy, flashy pieces,<br />
invest in the basics: a few good pairs of jeans, some stylish knee-high boots, a blazer, tank <strong>top</strong>s, black leggings, etc.<br />
UpdAte YoUR HAiRstYLe.<br />
Your hair is one of the first things people see when they look at you and one of the<br />
easiest to change on a budget. these days, almost anything goes except maybe a short-haired, curly perm (aka the<br />
old lady ‘do). Cut it, color it, maybe even experiment with a wig or just look in front of the mirror one day and practice<br />
some great hairstyles. You can look through magazines for styles you may like. the only limit is your own creativity!<br />
LooK to tHe stARs. Celebrities are often a source for the latest fashions. Check out magazines, blogs,<br />
celebrity images and more. trendy stores such as Forever 21, American Apparel and Urban Outfitters are<br />
great for finding the latest fashions at a fraction of the price celebrities usually pay for their trendsetting gear.<br />
get BoLd. Adding bright colors or an “unplain” piece can really add style to pieces you already have. Girls can<br />
try a flashy bag or big bright earrings. both guys and girls can try some fancy footwear. If you’re considering<br />
adding a piece don’t be afraid to take your existing outfit with you to make sure you’ve got a good match.<br />
get CReAtiVe! Getting tired of wearing the same old thing or looking like everyone else? You don’t have<br />
to spend a ton of money or shop for hours to get a whole new wardrobe. Instead of getting new clothes<br />
or throwing out your old ones, why not try recycling them? Pick one item and think creatively about if you<br />
can embellish it in some way (paint, beads, extra fabric, trim, lengthen it, etc.) or if you can deconstruct<br />
it into something else (take off sleeves, shorten it, slash it for peek-a-boo effect with or without fabric<br />
underneath, iron on a transfer that you printed from your computer, etc). You can find inspiration on the<br />
internet and in magazines as well as how-to’s. - there are lots of ideas and how-to’s out there! the point<br />
is you can make something that is uniquely yours and that you just love. then when someone gives you a<br />
compliment, or asks you where you got that amazing shirt/dress/etc., proudly say “I made it myself!”<br />
ReCYCLe YoUR CLotHes. Invite all of your friends over for a night, and tell them to bring clothes<br />
they are tired of and swap! (sharing clothes with friends could double your wardrobe!) Sell or give away<br />
the items that don’t fit or that you don’t wear. You can also find a local, second-hand consignment store,<br />
and take them there. Usually these stores give you the option of receiving cash or in-store credit for your<br />
items that sell. If you bring in clothes to consign every time you visit the store, you will most likely have<br />
credit the next time you come in, and can establish a monthly or bi-monthly wardrobe rotation without<br />
spending any money. try stores like buffalo Exchange, Goodwill, or Salvation Army. these store’s will buy<br />
your clothes, or accept them as a donation, and also sell vintage clothes that are in pretty good condition.<br />
ResURReCt oLd pieCes . Look in your closet and in your dresser drawers you may<br />
be surprised by clothes you have that you’ve forgotten about. Get out your mirror and<br />
spend a day mixing and matching outfits in new ways. try different accessories and shoes.<br />
Resurrect old pieces and consider others that you can transform with a little creativity.<br />
get gRooMed foR good stYLe . take care of yourself. Life is all in the details. Sometimes looking like you<br />
simply care about your appearance goes a long way in the style department. Scour the internet for beauty tips.<br />
You don’t necessarily need really expensive makeup to achieve a celebrity look. Find a good regimen for your<br />
skin. Remember to wash your face twice a day as well as exfoliate with a scrub once a week you can also find<br />
great over-the-counter home facial kits. Moisturize your skin every night and drink lots of water for healthy<br />
flawless skin. Good grooming and hygiene skills such as clean hair, showering/bathing and taking care of<br />
your skin, teeth and nails can improve your outlook, help to keep you healthy and will keep you stylish in 20<strong>10</strong>.<br />
<strong>10</strong> Tips to REvaMP youR STylE (on a budget) in 20<strong>10</strong><br />
15 <strong>10</strong>.<br />
doN’t Be AfRAid to expeRiMeNt.<br />
If you want, opt for leggings instead of jeans. Dare to<br />
be daring! be different and exciting. Nothing is more stylish or exciting than confidence and<br />
individuality. Walk upright, be proud of who you are. You are a star in your own way. Everyone<br />
might own Uggs, and a Coach purse, but true style is unique. Make the effort to wear something<br />
that expresses who you are every day, and never buy something just because everyone else did. 15
16 by Ethan Segura class of 20<strong>10</strong>
Teens<br />
play sports to have fun, learn and improve their skills, be with friends,<br />
succeed or win and even to become physically fit. Those who play usually<br />
get all of these benefits from sports, but there are secret benefits to athletics<br />
that most don’t realize they get as well. Participants benefit in various ways physically, personally<br />
and even socially. Sports can help you develop skills and talents that will be very valuable for your<br />
life ahead. So whether you’re already participating in a sport, considering joining one or maybe<br />
never even thought about it before, here are the <strong>10</strong> secret benefits of playing a high school sport.<br />
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Sports have HiddeN HeALtH BeNefits. Some benefits of sports are obvious; like improving fitness and maintaining a<br />
healthy weight. but playing sports when you’re young can reduce the risk of certain health problems later in life as well as<br />
establish lifelong habits for good health. Sure, you can get these benefits from any type of exercise. but if you have trouble<br />
getting to the gym, there may be more incentive to show up and play if you know your coaches or teammates depend on you.<br />
Playing<br />
sports builds seLf-CoNfideNCe. teens involved in athletics feel better about themselves, both physically and<br />
socially. It helps to build confidence when you see your skills improving and your goals becoming reality. Other esteemboosting<br />
benefits of sports participation include getting in shape, maintaining a healthy weight, and making new friends.<br />
Exercise<br />
can CUt tHe pRessURe. Playing sports can help you deal with pressure since exercise is a<br />
natural mood lifter and a great way to relieve stress and fight depression. Sports can help you literally run<br />
off the tension that’s accumulated in your muscles. Many people report better grades and an increased<br />
ability to concentrate when they move. Some colleges even encourage exercise during test times as stress<br />
relief for students. Plus, when you are on a team, you have friends who support you both on and off the field.<br />
VALUiNg pRepARAtioN.<br />
Sports increase self-discipline and the awareness of the value of preparation which can lead<br />
to better grades and better work habits later in life. Competitive athletes learn the importance of effort, being prepared<br />
(mentally and physically), and enlightened risk-taking. they see that raw physical talent is not always sufficient to win the game,<br />
but that preparation is essential. this includes mental preparation (staying focused) and physical fitness as well as practicing<br />
the plays with their teammates in team sports. they learn to evaluate risk versus reward. Another invaluable lesson is<br />
discovering that mistakes are part of learning; they signal that a particular approach is unsuccessful and you must try another.<br />
ResiLieNCe. Sports provide an unparalleled model for dealing with disappointment and misfortune. Young<br />
athletes learn to handle adversity, whether it’s picking themselves up after losing a big game or not getting as many<br />
minutes as they wanted. they find ways to deal with losing and go on, because there’s another big game next week<br />
or next year. they figure out what to do to get what they want for themselves. they put in extra time on fitness<br />
or work on specific weaknesses in their game (long-ball trapping, hitting to the opposite field, looking the ball into<br />
their hands). People can find their internal drive through training and hard work, but adversity really brings it out.<br />
teAMWoRK. Working with coaches, trainers, and teammates to win games and meet goals is great practice<br />
for success later in life. being a team player can make it easier to work with others and solve problems,<br />
whether on the field or in the workplace. On a team, you will learn about cooperation, camaraderie, give-andtake.<br />
You learn that you don’t have to like someone in order to work together toward a common goal. You can also<br />
discover that you can work for people you don’t respect and still be productive, improve your skills, and have fun.<br />
tiMe MANAgeMeNt. Young athletes learn to manage their time productively. they know they have to get their<br />
homework done, so they learn not to waste time (some of them even quit watching television and hanging out at the<br />
mall). they plan ahead and even figure out they have to eat well and get a good night’s sleep. Countless athletes, in school<br />
and the workplace, say that being an athlete taught them discipline that is invaluable in their lives on and off the field.<br />
LoNg-teRM tHiNKiNg. Athletes learn the fundamental lesson of sacrificing immediate gratification for long-term<br />
gain. this is the basis for personal success as well as for civilization in general, and no lesson can be more valuable.<br />
LeAdeRsHip oppoRtUNities. team sports offer a rare opportunity to serve as leaders. teens can be in a position to<br />
assess the strengths and weaknesses of their various teammates and help to maximize their strengths and compensate for<br />
their weaknesses. they can minimize conflicts among players. they can reinforce values such as, fair play, hard work, mental<br />
preparation, by speaking up when appropriate and setting a good example. they can also take the initiative in arranging for team<br />
dress on game days, organizing team dinners or team movie nights, and inviting teachers and administrators to their games.<br />
<strong>10</strong> r e a s o n s t o Play a SPoRT in 20<strong>10</strong><br />
17 <strong>10</strong>.<br />
MAKe NeW fRieNds. Sports are a social activity. team sports are obviously done with other people, but<br />
even individual sports are often done as a team (tennis, golf, track) and as such athletes develop relationships<br />
with their teammates. Sports can also be a way to meet a variety of kids from different backgrounds. Sports<br />
are a great equalizer; rich or poor, black, brown, or white, are irrelevant. What counts is talent and heart. 17
20<br />
by Cristion taylor class of 2012
it’s<br />
time to go directly to the sources in 20<strong>10</strong>! If you’ve been ‘googling’ tips for<br />
happiness and health we’ve got you covered. The New Year calls for a new way of<br />
thinking about health and wellness. Check out how the experts weigh in.<br />
“Wellness is a verb. Think of healTh noT as a<br />
TargeT buT as a journey ThaT has no end”<br />
james beckerman, Md<br />
“Ge t a p h y s i c a l in 20<strong>10</strong>! an d<br />
t h o s e w h o h a v e h a d r e G u l a r<br />
c h e c k u p s s h o u l d n o t s t o p !”<br />
-Joseph ZuckerMan, Md<br />
“Happiness is tHe least k n o w n HealtH tip. it’s n o t tHat unHappy people will<br />
always live s H o r t e r lives. But wHen an individual Has a Happy life tHat is well<br />
Balanced witH f a m i l y, l o v e, a great career and interesting HoBBies, tHey will<br />
live l o n g e r.”<br />
-pascal goldscHmidt, md<br />
“La ug h a L ot —w h y ? It w I L L p ut y o u In th e r Ig h t m o o d to n ot<br />
ta k e L If e so ser Io u sL y. we s pe n t ye a r s s t u d y In g c or t Is oL,<br />
a n d w h e n y o u L a ug h s tr e ss h o r m on e s pL um m e t”<br />
Have a rich social life.<br />
“Use your head. The secret to living a healthy<br />
life starts with a healthy mind that must be<br />
maintained throughout your life. It’s gotta be<br />
worked<br />
.”<br />
-Pa m e l a Peeke mD<br />
“Think of solutions, not problems.”<br />
“Listen to relaxing, uplifting music”<br />
“Al w A y s h A v e c o n f i d e n c e. if y o u d o n’t h A v e c o n f i d e n c e, y o u ’ll<br />
A l w A y s f i n d A w A y n o t t o w i n.”<br />
cA r l le w i s, ol y m p i c At h l e t e<br />
“Th e r e a r e n o s e c r e T s T o s u c c e s s. IT<br />
Is T h e r e s u l T o f p r e p a r a T Io n, h a r d<br />
w o r k ,l e a r n In g f r o m f a Il u r e”<br />
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