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JAMAICA HIGH SCHOOL PHYS ED DEPARTMENT
Jay Dickler, Principal
Barbara Cohen, Athletic Director
Ebonye Gussine,
Editor
December 2002
Vol. 1 Issue 1
© Copyright 2002. All rights reserved. May not be reproduced without express written permission. All photos: B. Cohen.
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Don't Mess With Fencers
"The
chance to be involved in one of the oldest games invented."
was the reason Chamane enjoyed the Fencing season. Many of the
fencers had their own reasons for joining and for why they
relished the season. David explains, "Being on the fencing
team gave me a strong sense of responsibility." Team
captain Philip reflects on the season: "There was more
team spirit than previous years and members were willing to
overcome fear of matches." Emmanuel agreed when he said
he liked "to be unified with a team for one purpose,
winning with teamwork." Farhana especially enjoyed
participating in a sport that is "played by both genders,
unlike other sports."
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Let’s Go Bowling!
A few members of the bowling team commented on their favorite things about bowling. Maxine said her favorite part of the experience was "using my special bowling ball at every game." But thoughts about team spirit ran even deeper. "Even though I didn’t participate a lot, I still felt like I was an important part of the team." Seun said. It just goes to show, that it’s all about team spirit.
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The Coach Speaks
By Mr. Heiss. "I was extremely happy with how the team developed over this past year. Last year they were 1-10. This year we finished 6-6. We were very competitive. The bowlers supported each other and all improved. It was a great experience for me."
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Varsity Profile: Philip Lau
Class: Senior
Sport: Coed Fencing
Years of Experience: 3
Position: Captain, A1
Most Difficult Task: Managing the team.
Easiest Task: Finishing a match
Motivation: Teammates
Quote: "It’s all about team! Even though only one fencer fences at a time."
Other Sports: Tennis, Swim, Track
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Self portrait: Philip Lau.
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Jamaica JV Football
By: Coach Pallisco. The team developed nicely as the season progressed. They finished with 6 wins and 1 loss in four scrimmages and three games. Key players were Nathanial Ford, Marc McLeod, Haris Jones, Andre Hilton, and Edward Byam. The team had an explosive offense and an attacking defense. "Overall, I was pleased with the players and their desire to win." Tyrell, one of the freshmen football players commented, "I learned that if you come to the games, you can get more respect from your coaches." Head Coach Pallisco, as well as Coach Alsofrom, and Coach Delva led the team this year.
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Varsity Says
"Pain lets you know you’re alive." Wallace (Tennis)
"Aces are important." Jodi (Volleyball)
"No matter it hurts, go for it." Kathy K. (Volleyball)
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Girls Swimming Team Undefeated!
The Girls Varsity Swim Team certainly made Jamaica proud this past season. The girls, led by Coach Warman had a remarkable season in which they became the division champions. When asked about their fantastic season, this is how they responded:
"We’re the Champs!!" Justine.
"I learned that if you stick your butt up in butterfly, you’ll move faster." Abeni.
"After this swim season I learned that you have to work really hard to get what you want." Daniella.
All season long, enthusiasm for the team was consistently expressed by their captain Cardilla. It’s no wonder that the girls are the best, with a lot of support and plenty of enthusiasm. > > > TOP
Goooooooooaa a a a l l l l !!! Gotta Love Boys Soccer!
If you've never seen a Beavers soccer game, you've really missed something special. They have risen up this past season to shine on the field. Eddie especially liked "the way we came from the bottom of last season to the top ranks of this season." What made the season so much more special was the last game victory against Edison. The boys’ spirits are high as many look forward to next season. Esmir said, "We had a great season and a great opportunity to win the championships this year, but due to one little problem we were not successful. Hopefully, we will have better luck next season and win ourselves the championship."
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Lady Beavers Volleyball
The Lady Beavers have proved to Jamaica that volleyball is not for wimps. It involves strength of mind, and an immense amount of patience and teamwork. Sascha told me what she learned from this past season, "I learned how to work with my peers. Being that this is a sport where six people have to work together on the court, it is important to be able to take advice on how you can improve your skills." The volleyball team was usually seen after-school practicing and helping each other with the execution of needed moves. The coach is always a big influence on any team. Reine told of what the coach expected of the girls, "a coach wants you to be more aggressive, ambitious and never give up." These girls illustrate the importance of working together and listening.
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Girls Cross Country Track
The girls’ track team is all about endurance. Coaches Coles and Delva helped the girls work hard the entire season. The girls’ track team is of a special breed; they carry a lot of pride. They are very proud to be track runners, and very proud of their accomplishments. There are a lot of things that must be kept in mind at all times. Shereka remembers an important rule, "you have to pace yourself for the miles." > > > TOP
Physical Education: Tennis and Badminton
First period of the day, while passing by Gym 3, there is a good chance you will see Mr. Gregov and Ms. Sutera. They teach a tennis and badminton course that breeds very good tennis/badminton players. Some of the spring tennis players are in the class as well. But there are a few who shine, even though they are not regular players. For Mr. Gregov’s class, these are the top three badminton players in the class: > > > TOP
| Name | Wins-Losses |
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| Lima Khan | 34-3 |
| Nathaniel Calabia | 25-18 |
| Massiel Marte | 25-13 |
For Ms. Sutera’s class, the top four players are:
| Wallace Chan | 28-5 |
| Khadijah Ali | 26-5 |
| Stephanie Morin | 23-10 |
| Bhamattie Bholanath | 22-7 |
An honorable mention goes to Jonathan Choi, because he is in class three days a week due to his schedule and still maintains an impressive 18 win 3 loss record. > > > TOP
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| Game Dates: |
| December 17th | Boys Varsity Basketball Vs John Bowne
Boys Varsity Swimming Vs Far Rockaway |
| December 18th | Girls Varsity Basketball Vs Townsend Harris |
| December 19th | Boys Varsity Basketball Vs Townsend Harris
Boys Varsity Swimming Vs Bayside |
| January 6th | Boys Varsity Swimming Vs Franklin K. Lane |
| January 8th | Boys Varsity Basketball Vs Hillcrest |
| January 13th | Girls Varsity Basketball Vs Benjamin Cardozo |
| January 14th | Boys Varsity Basketball Vs Francis Lewis
Boys Varsity Swimming Vs Francis Lewis
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| January 21st | Girls Varsity Basketball Vs William C. Bryant |
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A special thanks goes out to all the players, coaches, staff and faculty who made this issue possible. > > > TOP