The 9th Grade Experience - Season 1, Episode 2: Life of the Varsity Athlete - On and Off the Court

Season 1, Episode 2: Life of the Varsity Athlete - On and Off the Court

05/17/19 • 23 min

Whether it is under the Friday night lights, beneath waves at the swimming pool, or the beautiful sunshine out on the tennis court, the games you witness involving our varsity athletes here at Emmaus High School only tell part of the student-athlete story. What you don’t see are the hours practicing and perfecting their sports, the homework thats gets started at 9 PM after the long bus ride from the Poconos, or the sacrifices of not hanging out with friends or going to that late night movie. On this episode of the 9th Grade Experience, we are going to explore the world of becoming a varsity athlete in your first year on campus. Told through the stories of Nick Velde, wrestling, and Sarah Hoch, basketball, these two students give insight about the dedication and perseverance needed in order to excel in the area of athletics. They also talk about the importance of time management to get things done both on and off the court. Before you hand in that physical and get ready for the first day of tryouts, listen to Nick and Sarah give you the tips that could you from the bench to the starting lineup

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Season 1, Episode 1: Academics, Involvement and Finding Balance

Between clubs, activities, sports, and socializing, sometimes it is hard to remember that the real focus of high school needs to be on the academics and the work students do in the classroom. In chatting with our guests today, you will see how two high achieving 9th grade students balance their time in order to excel in some challenging classes. Both Megan Petrizzi and Ben Thomas have found that school-life balance and are anxious to share their stories with you. They discussed topics such as the hardest adjustments from middle school, managing the workload, getting involved in the school community, and those important tips to make your 9th grade year the best that it could be. Let’s hear from Megan and Ben!

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Season 1, Episode 3: Flex Block Wednesday

Every Wednesday of the school year presents a unique scheduling opportunity for all students at Emmaus High School - Flex Block. This 37-minute period allows students the chance to complete work, check in with teachers for extra help and make-up assignments, or acquire information about school-wide events through announcements or assemblies. On this episode of the 9th Grade Experience, we chat with four 9th grade students -- Joshua Castro, Katie Christman-Conrad, Liza Centeno, and Emily Buss -- during a Flex Block to get some tips about using that time wisely, clearing up misconceptions about what they thought high school would be like, and those important tips to make your 9th grade year the best that it could be.