THE PINI N
Student-edited paper of McKinley High School
Sporting Events: Are you in or out? Vol. 92 No. 2
by Lin Song Every day, there are announcements of upcoming matches and you can see athletes training hard at the tennis court or practicing for football games. Sometimes, however, it’s just like we are watching the athletes preparing for the games yet keeping out of the affair for the most part. “ I’ve never watched our school’s sport matches before,” said a junior. Her reasons are no time, and no interests. Because of homework, applying for colleges and social engagements, students who might have gone to watch a game find themselves with no time to do that. On the other hand, there are also students who are passionate about sports. They not only play sports but also go to see the matches often. An athlete said that she
Honolulu, Hawaii
November 2013
Photo by Maelani Taumua
would feel glad and confident if her schoolmates came to support, because every moment of their struggle is worthy of the applause. “It’s kind of entertainment to go to the matches with friends,” said a freshman. Observing from some football games, there are some empty spots in the stands. “The atmosphere is exciting enough and the audience is cheering for the teams. Nonetheless, more of them are better,” said a coach. Principal Ron Okamura thinks the attendance of the matches has improved but he wants more students to become spectators of the matches. “The school sport should also be connected to the communities” he said. Having the community residents come to watch the games is also important.
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