leader

BY CHANCE
leader
BY CHOICE
PLAYING AN IMPORTANT ROLE PLAYING AN IMPORTANT ROLE
TO HELP THE TEAM SUCCEED. TO HELP THE TEAM SUCCEED.

Raymond Jackson (12), a captain on the Jaime Luna (12), a Senior on the team,
soccer team, shared a special relation with Luna. shared a special connection to his captain,
They both had leadership roles on the team, Raymond Jackson, as well as his teammates.
but Jackson was a captain while Luna was not. Luna explained that soccer has been his passion
Although Jackson was the captain of the team, he for his entire life, and it will be for many years to
made sure everyone was equal. come. He has been playing for about 14 years now
On the day of the State Competition, he said, “just and started when he was four.
because I’m a captain doesn’t mean my name will Even though Luna was not a captain, he was
be the only name on the trophy, everyone’s will,” . still an important leader on the team and his
As captain, Jackson told the team what to wear teammates looked up to him.
to practices or what time to be at events. Most “Unfortunately, I didn’t get that opportunity to be
importantly, he wanted to make sure anyone could a captain this year, but my role as a senior player
come and talk to him whenever they were in need motivates everyone throughout the season,” Luna
of help. said. “I give that sort of protection for my boys on
“I make sure everyone is OK whether it’s talking and off the field whenever they need it.”
to my teammates before, during, or after a game,” Luna loved his teammates and explained that,
Jackson explained. “Soccer has gotten me close to so many people
Not only did Jackson’s Varsity teammates look up and those are people who today I can call my
to him, but also the younger athletes in the GHS brothers.”
soccer program.
“I love the competitive nature of the sport, but I
also love the friendships I have made in which I will
cherish forever.”

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MICKELSON (9) MCKENNA (9) PETERS(9) THOMAS(9) PAGE BY
“We’ve [Samira and Abby] been “We [Abby and “Shes a great friend, and super “I’ve known him since 6th RYAN KING,
WINTER MEGAN POST.
friends since the beginning of Samantha] had cheer loyal. Shes an awesome person to grade.”
ANDREA ATWATER,
FEATURE school.“ together last year.“ be around.“ REGAN BYRNE

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