Athlete of the Issue: Davi Souza Ribeiro ‘23

By Noah Farb ’24 Panel Staff

In this issue, The Panel would like to highlight Davi Souza Ribeiro ’23 as the Athlete of the Issue. Davi is a valuable member of the Varsity Football team and was selected to be a captain this season for Varsity Track and Field. Davi’s leadership has helped to propel the team to start the season unbeaten with a 4-0 record.

Davi has worked hard throughout his three years at school to become an essential member of the Track and Field team, competing in the events of the discus and shotput. Davi said that in his “first year I didn’t really have a role on the team, I had fun and threw the discus. Then, junior year, I stepped out of my comfort zone and demonstrated who I am and how my parents taught me how to be a leader.” In order to achieve all of his athletic and leadership prowess he has had to work hard both on and off the field noting that “in the past years, I have really crossed some boundaries in my lifestyle and really stepped up to what Belmont Hill has to offer. I am lucky to have been the Senator in the student government, elected as peer leader and elected vice-president of the jazz band. I am really proud of myself, because If I did not take steps out of my comfort zone, I wouldn’t be the same person that I am today. I always give 100% effort and when in the Belmont Hill Community I implement the phrase “we over me” into my lifestyle.” Being elected as a captain for the track and field by his peers was a huge honor for Ribeiro, as it proved others had noticed his commitment to both leadership qualities and athletic skill: “I feel extremely fortunate to have the opportu- nity to represent this school and this team. When I found out that I was going to be a Captain I was excited; I know I am ready to take on a more significant leadership role with the other captains [Miles Sandoski ’24 and Will Lloyd ’23]. I always carry the 3 C’s with me: Caring, Courageous, Consistent.” Davi is ready to prove that he is willing to