Ping Pong Pro
February 25, 2010
Junior Adithya Bhattachar plays competitive table tennis
Rueben Warshawsky
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How did you get started?
I first became interested in playing table tennis in fourth grade when I saw my relatives playing for fun. I convinced my dad to buy a table for our house, and we played together a lot. Also, I saw table tennis on the Olympics and aspired to be somewhat like those players.
Why do you play?
I really enjoy the fast-paced play of table tennis. Also, I enjoy the game because it is cerebral; I have to think every point and use my brain a lot to analyze what the opponent’s next shot will be.
A Perfect 10
January 29, 2010
Freshman Jala Washington participates in the highest level of competitive gymnastics
Michelle Yun
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When did you first start gymnastics?
I’ve been doing gymnastics since I was three years old.
Why gymnastics?
My mom signed me up to maintain my energy level. I was really hyper.
Currently, what levels have you accomplished as a gymnast?
As of right now, I am a level 10 gymnast at Sharp Gymnastics Academy.
List some of your accomplishments.
I’ve won many competitions, and have won many state competitions including state champion, state plaques for state champion and vault regional.
Do you have any upcoming competitions?
My next big competition is in three weeks, in Phoenix, Arizona, and I am looking forward to that a lot.
What do you plan on doing with gymnastics in the future?
I want to get a college scholarship to UCLA for gymnastics by the end of high school. I’m probably not going to do it (gymnastics) forever, but until I am like 25.
How many hours a day do you practice?
I practice 6 days a week for 4 hours everyday.
Are there any particular gymnasts whom you admire?
My biggest inspiration is my teammate and 2008 Olympian Bridget Sloan. I love her ‘cause she’s really down to earth and helps me a lot in the gym.
What advice would you give to any aspiring gymnast?
Some advice that I would give to any aspiring gymnasts would be to just keep at it and give 110% in practice everyday.
Dance Break
December 14, 2009
Junior Lawrence Yeh can Pop and Lock
By Michelle Yun
<myun@hilite.org>
How did you get involved with break-dancing?
One of my good friends, Ian Deibert, motivated me to dance and that’s how I started.
Do you dance with anyone in particular when you practice?
Now, I dance on Tuesdays after school or when we have Break-Dance Club. Before Ian left for college this year, we would practice whenever we had the chance. He came over to my house in the summer a lot so we could dance in my basement. I usually practice at home in my basement when I want to work on new things and in the Freshman Performing Arts Center at school.
Who first inspired you to Dance?
I don’t know if it’s really “who” inspired me but actually dancing itself. It helps me relieve the stress I get from school and I’ll spend hours just dancing because it’s fun.
Where do you perform?
Recently me and a few friends entered the talent show and we were awesome and received #1 People’s Popular vote.
Are you planning To Perform in the future?
Yes, someone has asked me and my dancing buddies to perform for a charity/ fund raiser. But I don’t have the major details so I can’t say much about it.
Do you plan to continue break dancing in college?
In college, I hope to meet more dancers with diverse/unique types of styles so I can learn new things from them. I plan on dancing until I grow old and my bones ache!
How do you learn new moves for your dancing?
First, I watch someone (on YouTube or in person) do something really cool that I would like to learn, and then if I see a mirror, I try to imitate the move I saw before. When I dance I usually try to “freestyle” and make up stuff along the way. That way, I won’t have to do the same old things repeatedly and have more variety
Finding her ‘Fur-sona’
November 20, 2009
Junior Natalie Duvanenko designs costumes for fun
By Michelle Yun
myun@hilite.org
What is the process of designing and making a costume?
There is no set “process” or way to work because each person has their own style. As for constructing a fur-suit, I thought about what would be the easiest way to produce something of that caliber – with quality materials – and dove into working on it. It has taken me two years to get all the materials and complete it, but it was worth it. As for if someone else wanted to find an easy way to construct one, YouTube and deviantART would be the best places to start for tutorials if your own personal “process” works that way.
What types of material do you need?
For a fur-suit, there are many materials you need. Most depend on the complexity of the suit. A basic list would include, half inch foam, low heat hot glue gun and extra glue, high quality faux fur and fabric scissors. As for anything else, that depends on the piece. As I said above, getting started varies depending on how you like to work. I like working more freely and loosely, but not everyone is like that. Planning what you would like to construct first and finding materials would be the best place to start.
Staying Sharp on the Ice
October 29, 2009
Junior Mary Kiray figure skates competitively
When did you first start figure skating and why did you decide to participate in?
My grandma tried to force us to the classes. I was doing it with my sisters, but they quit since they didn’t like it but I stayed and have been doing it for 11 years now.
What is your favorite part of ice skating?
My favorite is ice dancing, which is like ballroom dancing, but on ice. There are a total of about 20 ice dances, like tangos, waltzes, and you have a set pattern that you have to learn and compete in that level, then test to move on to the next level.
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A ‘Rapid Shift’ into Fiction
September 24, 2009
Senior Justin Groot writes
and publishes his own books
Why did you start writing A Rapid Shift?
I’ve been writing books my whole life. But this is the first one I’ve actually finished. I wrote it last November for National Novel Writing Month. But I was never intending on publishing it until I decided to do the IU Honors program overseas in Germany. I knew I needed a good fund raising activity. And so that’s where this came into play.
Can you give a short summary of the book?
Well, you know, it’s a pretty complicated book but it focuses mainly on seven teenagers who find out they have super powers which would be really great for them except that they are also being hunted down by a bunch of like super-powered assassins.
Are you happy with your finished piece?
I didn’t like the first edition, which is why I actually went back and edited some more and removed some of the filler I put in, because I originally had a word count requirement, so I had to go fix some of that stuff. So eventually, I ended up with a second edition which has now been republished and is now available for purchase.
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