Maddy Wallace, 8 Photo By: Brecken Bogner
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SPRING SPORTS EDITION TROJANS BY NATURE, ATHLETES BY CHOICE A PUBLICATION BY THE AMS YEARBOOK STAFF
Student & Student Brody Fox, 8 Photo By: ? Photo By: Rylie Nance
Gatlin Tilson, 8 Photo By: Emma Jittawait
Teamwork makes the dream work! With every new year, new eighth graders and seventh graders take their chance in trying out for the AMS boys' tennis team. This year, a total of 8 seventhgraders and 13 eighth-graders made the team. Practicing hard every day of the week, the Trojan team led an undefeated victory for the season. As a team, victories are always celebrated. When asked what their favorite part of being on the AMS tennis team was, Blake Swindler, 7 said, "Getting to play tennis with my friends." Agreeing, Clark Young, 7 said, "Making new friends and getting better at tennis." "Playing Tennis," stated Brody Fields, 8. "The end of the year party," stated Eli Coleman, 8. Overall, the boys' tennis team brought victory once again to AMS.
ONERECORDTEAM Overall
WSL Tournament (1st Overall): #1 Singles: Andrew Chan - 2nd Place #2 Singles: Landon Hale - 1st Place #3 Singles: Henrik Villanueva - 2nd Place #4 Singles; Clark Young - 2nd Place #1 Doubles: Walker McClellan & Zack Pai - 2nd Place #2 Doubles: Griffin Baker & Baul Lee - 2nd Place #3 Doubles: Will Rather & Colin Alexander - 2nd Place #4 Doubles: Ben Reynolds and Tyler Wertenberger - 1st Place Winfield Invitational (1st Overall): #1 Singles: Andrew Chan - 3rd Place #2 Singles: Landon Hale - 2nd Place #1 Doubles: Walker McClellan & Zack Pai - 1st Place #2 Doubles: Griffin Baker & Baul Lee - 1st Place Maize Invitational (1st Overall): #1 Singles: Andrew Chan - 2nd Place #2 Singles: Landon Hale - 1st Place #3 Singles: Henrik Villanueva - 1st Place #1 Doubles: Walker McClellan & Zack Pai - 1st Place #2 Doubles: Griffin Baker & Baul Lee - 1st Place #3 Doubles: Will Rather & Colin Alexander - 1st Place AMS Spring Sports Edition
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BREAKING
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"I was overjoyed. I was so surprised. I kinda expected it; I looked up at the board and I knew that I broke the record for the 800M. Ms. Johnson was telling me that I didn't break the record, but I knew I did. It was a misunderstanding," said Samatha Siegrist, 7. Maddy Wallace, 8 said, "I was very surprised and happy." After breaking the medley record, Wallace added, "I was extremely happy and ran to my teammates. We all hugged." "I was just happy that I could beat it by so much," explained Gatlin Tilson, 8 when reflecting on breaking the long jump record. This season, all track participants did outstanding, and although records are hard to break, multiple students exceeded and broke a record or two.
ONE DREAM
Setting the bar, AMS track participants took part in multiple events ranging from jumping the longest distance to jumping the highest jump. Running, sprinting, and throwing, are the challenging events that the AMS track teams participated in to bring victory to AMS at each meeting. Along with first-place wins, multiple school records were shattered. In the long jump for eighth-grade boys, Gatlin Tilson jumped a total of 21 feet, setting a new record for the school. Later on, he broke his own record with a total of 74 feet (6'2"). In addition to the new record, Maddy Wallace, 8, broke a record in the eighth-grade girl's 2-mile run with a time of 12 minutes and 39 seconds and a 3200 record. Not only did Wallace shatter the distance record, but she also assisted in the 8th Grade Girls Medley Relay. The team, Mae Fetters, Taylor Hannah, Kelsey Anderson, and Maddy Wallace, broke the record with a time of 4.47.00s. As well as the two seventh-grade wins, Samantha Siegrist, a seventhgrader running the 800M, took home a new record for the school; her total time was 2:27. As a team, the seventh girls' 4x400M relay including, Siegrist along with Brecken Bogner, Cole Torgerson, and Katie Robert broke the school record with a time of 4:30.29, winning them first place. With a breathtaking race, Robert also broke the 400M record with a time of 1.03.63. 2022 was the year for these outstanding students to perform their best, bringing them pride in their victory. The AMS track teams brought multiple first-place wins to AMS during this year's season. 3
Andrew Chan, 7 Photo By Emma Jittawait
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
WILL you RATHER play singles or doubles? Will Rather, 7, prefers singles ever since he started playing at eight years old. He explained, "My mom made me go to a lesson, and I loved it." Rather now plays with the Wilson Ultra 100 Countervail racket and favors his forehand over his backhand. His favorite game is Rip Your Face Off; you rotate hitting the ball, and when you miss, you have to sit at the net and attempt to volley the ball back. Although it's all fun in games, Rather and his partner placed 1st in the Maize Invitational and had 20:2, overall, wins to loss ratio. He added, "I want to represent my school, and my family loves watching me play."
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Landon Hale, 8 explained, "My best victory was probably against Derby North, because we went into a tiebreak," Hale played number two singles at the Winfield, Maize, and WSL tournaments. Photo By Emma Jittawait
Tyler Wertenberger, 8 explained, "Best victory was tiebreaker against Valley Center, we won," Wertenberger played number two singles at the Winfield, Maize, and WSL tournaments. Photo By Emma Jittawait
Winners never quit, and quitters never win. The Andover Boys Tennis team never stopped, placing 1st in League and the WSL Tournament. Overall, all the players had a larger win ratio than their losses. Some didn't lose any matches, walking off the court with a winning score of 6-0. Clark Young, 7 had a record of 8:2 playing in the WSL Tournament and meets. With a win to loss ratio of 1:0, Jack Powell, 8 competed in all the meets. Tyson Ross, 7 had a 8:0 record throughout the whole season.
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Henrik Villanueva, 7 slams the ball at practice. Villanueva describes his best victory, "Coming back from losing the first round, then winning the tournament." Photo By Rylie Nance
Walker McClellan, 8 warms up his serve against his doubles partner. "My best victory was when we were at the Maize South Invitational," added McClellan. Photo By Rylie Nance
TIPS FROM THE TEAM
Will Rather, 7 Photo By Rylie Nance
"Playing both up in doubles," explained Benjamin Reynolds, 8. Blake Swindler, 7 explained, "Don't beat yourself up or be mad at yourself," "Listen to Mr. Fox. One time we were down 2-0 and Mr. Fox came over and gave a motivation speech and we won," explained Eli Coleman, 8. Brady Zynda, 8 said, "Practice a lot," Henrik Villanueva, 7 shared, "Don't be in no-mans-land," "Keep a good, positive, mentality," Brody Field, 8 said. Colin Nguyen, 7 advised, "Be consistent",
...THEY SAID IT WOULD BE WORTH IT.
Baul Lee, 8 Photo By Rylie Nance
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ATTITUDE IS EVERYTHING Even though the players might be alone on the court, the team unity did not cease during singles. Teammates supported and cheered each other on from the sides. Players shared what the best piece of advice they received from their peers was. Colin Alexander, 7 stated, "Don't beat yourself up over mistakes." "Practice like you would play in a match," is the best piece of advice Will Rather, 7 received during the tennis season. Tyler Wertenberger, 8 said, "Mr. Garrison told me to buy a new racket." For Clark Young, 7, he liked to remind himself of the quote by Nelson Mandela which says, "It always seems impossible until it's done." Blake Swindler, 7 simply said, "Not to lose." "MTXE," is what Landon Hale, 8 says, which stands for mental toughness and extra effort. He explains that Coach Garrison promoted this motto to his players. Baul Lee, 8 said, "Stay focused 100% of the time."
Zack Pai, 8 Photo by Emma Jittawait
Walker McClellan, 8 Photo by Rylie Nance Photo by Emma Jittawait
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Eli Coleman, 8, Will Rather, 7, Colin Alexander, 7 Photo by Rylie Nance
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Who's your inspiration? "Carlos Alcaraz." -Brody Fields, 8
"Walker." -Tyson Ross, 7
"Serena Williams." -Brady Zynda, 8
"My dad." -Colin Alexander, 7
"My teammates." -Andrew Chan, 7
BELIEVE AND ACHEIVE
What is your goal for the season?
"To not lose any of my matches and to be undefeated."
-Griffin Baker, 8
"I want to continue to win majority of my matches, as well as improve my allaround skills."
-Henrik Villanueva, 7
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DOUBLE TROUBLE Teamwork makes the dream work! Working with someone 5 days a week for 2 months really helps you get to know them. Doubles players grew together, bonded, and taught their rivals an important lesson everywhere they went. In the Maize Invitational, all doubles teams competed for first and knocked their opponents off their feet. Walker McClellan, 8, and Zack Pai, 8 placed battled against Maize South, with the final score being 8-6. Baul Lee, 8, and Griffin Baker, 8 fought also against Maize South, winning 8-2. The only seventh-grade doubles team, Colin Alexander and Will Rather, didn't let down, winning an intense battle against Valley Center.
HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW YOUR DOUBLES PARTNER? Brody & Brody Edition Brody Fox Brody Fields
Sunshine or Rain?
Vanilla or Chocolate?
Home or Away Game?
TV Shows or Movies?
Forehand or Backhand?
Deuce or Ad Side?
Hattrick or Rip Your Face Off? Dogs or Cats? Morning or Night?
Donuts or Cookies? Movies or Books? Summer or Winter?
Brody Fox, 8 and Brody Field, 8 Photo by Rylie Nance
HOW MANY TIMES DO YOU BOUNCE THE BALL BEFORE YOU SERVE?
"2" -HOBBS HUTCHINSON, 7 "2-3" -COLLIN NGUYEN, 7
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"0" -COLIN ALEXANDER, 7 "4" -BEN REYNOLDS, 8
"3-5" -JACK POWELL, 8
"2" -TYLER WERTENBURGER, 8
"2-3" -LANDON HALE, 8
"3" -ZACK PAI, 8
"2-3" -BRADY ZYNDA, 8 "3-5" -ANDREW CHAN, 7
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"Down the Line" -BRODY FIELDS, 8
CROSS COURT OR DOWN THE LINE? "Down the Line" -WALKER MCCLELLAN, 8
"Cross Court" -BRODY FOX, 8
"Down the Line" -CLARK YOUNG, 7
"Cross Court" -BAUL LEE, 8
"Down the Line" -TYSON ROSS, 7
"Down the Line" -ELI COLEMAN, 8
"Down the Line" -JACK POWELL, 8
"Cross Court" -BLAKE SWINDLER, 7
Walker McClellan, 8 and Zack Pai, 8 Photo by Rylie Nance
WIll Rather, 7 and Colin Alexander, 7 Photo by Rylie Nance
Clark Young, 7 and Blake Swindler, 7
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Griffin Baker, 8 and Baul Lee, 8 Photo by Rylie Nance
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The 2022 boy's tennis team competed in a total of three tournaments this season. The boys traveled to Winfield, Maize, and Valley Center (WSL). Overall, the tennis team placed 1st overall in every tournament. Players spent all day outside competing in matches and cheering on other teammates. "The best part about tournaments was that we got to challenge other really good teams. I also got to take dubs on kids," stated Griffin Baker, 8 1._In a ready stance, Hobbs Hutchinson, 8, concentrates to return the serve. Photo by Rylie Nance 2. Ace! Griffin Baker, 8 hits a serve to ace his opponent. Photo by Rylie Nance 3. Game, Set, Match! Getting ready for his last point, Collin Nguyen, 7 sets up for succession. Photo by Paige Stieben
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Ending a week full of tennis with fun games is a must! There are many activities the boys' tennis players love to play every week. Some of the favorite games are Hat-Trick, War, and Rip Your Face Off. These competitions all feature a competitive drive to win. "My favorite part about Fun Friday is the fun games we play," shared Hobbs Hutchinson, 8. With a majority win for the most popular Fun Friday game, "War" won. "You split the team in half and everyone has three lives. If you miss a shot or hit a shot out, you lose a life. Once you have lost all of your lives you are out. The last team standing wins!" explained Brody Fields, 8.
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LOOKING BACK
My favorite memory of the 2022 tennis season is...... "Beating Maize South." - Brady Zynda
"My first win in Goddard." - Blake Swindler
"Competing at the Maize South Invitational." - Henrik Villanueva "Getting to hang out with my friends." - Collin Nguyen
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"The first meet was fun because I hadn't ever played before." - Tyson Ross "Getting McDonalds on the bus ride home." - Eli Coleman
"My inspiration in tennis is to make my doubles partner proud." - Zack Pai
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1. "I'm a star, I'm a star, I'm a star!" After losing in a popular Fun Friday game, Rip your Face Off, boy's tennis players face a punishment of doing a few Star jumps. 2. Winner shot! Landon Hale, 8 hits a lucky shot during a Fun Friday game. 3. Cheering on teammates, Hobbs Hutchinson, 8 watches intensely. All Photos By Rylie Nance
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HOW FAR...
Trinity Scolari, 8
What's the hardest part of your race? "Having to run it." What drives you to finish the race?
What is the hardest part of each jump? "Getting on the board." What is your favorite memory? "Landing in the pit next
"It's what I wanna do. I wanna be fast and win the race."
to a frog (Also I love Mrs. Jaradat!)."
What is your PR?
Aidan Braun, 8
"13.9 ft"
CAN YOU GO?
DETERMINED TO GO THE DISTANCE Distance running takes a specific kind of conditioning that pushes the human body to its limit, certain people could find this difficult or discouraging. At practice, distance runners have different training than sprinters. This includes running longer distances, and sometimes running the redbud trail. Meets for distance runners are also a different experience than for sprinters. At meets, distance runners' events are spread out, and their relay is at the very end of the meet, meaning that sometimes they have to stay later than their teammates at the meet. 1. As far as he can. "I felt good during the race, and after I felt very tired," Aidan Braun said. While making his way towards the end of the 3200-meter run, Braun put himself in 1st place winning 10 points for the 8th Grade AMS Boys Team. Photo by June Schmidt
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Every jump starts with a few small steps. 8th grader, Gatlin Tilson, took his steps to a new record, jumping 21 ft. "My biggest focus and hardest part of each jump is getting my steps right," said Tilson. "I felt amazing and proud after breaking the record; I have been working for it for two years." Sometimes the small steps don't always produce the result desired. "It's really tough not to scratch," said 8th graders Amanda Stumpe and Janae Kelly. Kelly added, "But you just have to go for it because my focus is jumping to get a PR!" 1. Leaping off the board, Keaton Rupp, 8, tries his best to gain distance in the sandpit. Photo by Jade Ressel 2. Catching some serious air, 8th grader Trinity Scolari gives a great effort to score team points. Photo by Cole Torgerson 3. Gatlin Tilson, 8, tucks his knees to his chest midflight to gain every possible inch to win first place at the Augusta track meet. Photo by Jade Ressel 4. Nataleigh Stanley, 8, lands softly in the sandpit on her 3rd jump at the Haysville track meet. Photo by Jade Ressel 5. Bounding off the board, Maria Ali, 8 uses her strength to jump the distance. Photo by Jade Ressel
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2. Valeny Wong, 8, starts to shorten the distance between her and the competitors ahead in the 1600m run. Photo by Jade Russel 3. Just crossing the finish line, Maddy Wallace, 8 finishes hard after the 8th-grade girls 1600m race at the Bob Hoover Invitational track meet. Photo by Cole Torgerson 4. With long strides over long distances, 8th grader Aiden Henry makes a place for himself by getting ahead of the pack and staying there. He won another 10 points for AMS. Photo by Cole Torgerson
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Never underestimate the power of a great outfit. In 2022, fashion is becoming more and more popular as we speak. Andover Middle School track team members, Jackson Wiley, Henry Lasater, Maria Ali, Seth Benjamin, Griffin Hand, Maddie Wallace, and Mae Fetters showed off their track practice fits for the camera. Wiley said, "My shirt is from under armor, my shorts are from under armor, my socks are from under armor, my shoes are from Nike, and my bracelets are from the trojan store and Maria." Photos by Jade Ressel
AARON KIMBALL, 8
ELLE ROSS, 8 AMS Spring Sports Edition
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GET OVER IT Flexibility is key! AMS hurdlers trained endlessly throughout the track season, working on their technique. Going through track practice with determination every day of the season. Stretching, run-throughs, and good coaching. All of those factors led to creating some of the most talented 8th-grade hurdlers at AMS, and it paid off. AMS was proud to know that they were placing in their hurdling events. Thanks to good attitude and precision, AMS had a great season for hurdling. 1. Hurdling is no joke. Janae Kelly, 8 pushes her hardest to stay in first place for 100 hurdles. Ending with a time of 16.80, she scored second place overall out of the nine teams competing that day. Photo by: Emma Jittawait
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Jackson Penner, 8
Isabella Kwaw, 8
WHY DO YOU HURDLE?
Henry Lasater, 8
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"I hurdle because it is fast-paced and is exhilarating in the best way." Lily Ralston, 8
"I'm good at sprinting and I like my friends in it." Leyla Thomas, 8
"I don't have another field event." Scarlet Nguyen, 8
"So I can get an extra challenge." Camille Avila-Luna, 8
"So I get better at football." Aaron Kimball, 8 "I think it's a good event." Dane Hollenbeck "Mr. Stupka told me too." Seth Benjamin, 8
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"Because it's a challenge." Jade Ressel, 8
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READY TO LAUNCH Quite the arm. 8th grader Wyatt Wilscam throws the discus at the Augusta Invitational. Wyatt placed second with a throw of 100 feet and one inch. Photo By Jade Ressel
Stick to the strength. Discus is a field event where competitors have a small weighted circular disc. Competitors see how far they can throw it. When throwing disc, it's important for athletes to have a quality form so that it can be a step in helping them succeed in further meets.
TOPAUGUSTA FINISHERSHAYSVILLE INVITATIONAL
Girls High Jump Finals 7th Grade Jayda Schwanke, 7
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Girls Discus Throw Finals 8th Grade Gianna Anderson, 8
Asiah Sullivan ,7
Boys Discus Throw Finals 8th Grade
Girls High Jump Finals 8th Grade
Wyatt Wilscam, 8
Elle Ross, 8
Evan Hartman, 8 Photo By Jade Ressel
Brecken Bell, 8
Boys High Jump Finals 8th Grade Gatlin Tilson, 8 Aiden Henry, 8
Ian Folger, 8 Girls High Jump Finals 8th Grade Valeny Wong, 8
Boys Discus Throw Finals 7th Grade Girls High Jump Finals 7th Grade Kier Kiser, 7 Kate Harris, 7 Boys Discus Throw Finals 8th Grade
Boys High Jump Finals 7th Grade
Wyatt Wilscam, 8
Jeremiah Guillot, 7
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TAKE THE JUMP Jumping into a win. High jump is a field event where athletes try and see if they can beat the challenge of making it over the bar. The bar is set to a certain height to begin with and if everyone can jump over it they will then raise it. In order to place first athletes will have to be able to jump the highest until no one else can. Once you hit your third miss, your heat is over.
Practice makes perfect. Gatlin Tilson, 8 practiced his high jump form during a nice days practice. Photo By Jade Ressel
Cameron Reilly, 7 Photo By Jade Ressel
QUAD SQUADS
Elle Ross, 8
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Record Runners. 8th-grade boys 4x4 relay team Seth Benjamin, Aiden Henry, Jackson Penner, and Gatlin Tilson all stand in a line as they pose for their picture. "My favorite part of our relay team is the fact that we are all running together and getting dubs," stated Benjamin.
Serious talk. 4x2 8th-grade runners Braydon Willard, Ty Brown, Seth Benjamin, and Griffin Hand stand to do a "serious picture" as they try their best not to laugh. "My favorite part of our relay team is knowing whom I’m running with," said Willard.
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Run, run, as fast as you can! You'll never catch us. We're the Trojans! The 7th grade long and high jump teams dominated in the air during the 2022 track and field season. Long and high jumps are both hard-to-do events, both requiring speed, strength, and agility to achieve their goals. In the long jump, the goal is to go as far as you can. While in the high jump, you try to get above a horizontal bar. "Getting sandy and being good at it," said 7th grader Marleigh Eberhardt is her favorite part of the long jump. From making memories at meets and practices to having fun with friends, the 7th graders had a blast. In the next year, the 7th graders will push past their records and obtain goals above the horizon.
Avery Stout, 7 Photo By Jade Ressel
Bella Bouddhara, 7 Photo By Samantha Siergrist
RUN RUN RUN RUN RUN RUN RUN RUN fast
SPIKES v Kennadi Noyes, 7 Photo by Emma Jittawait
Audrey Eastman, Jadyn Hall, Adalynne Black 7 Photo By Jade Ressel Samantha Siergrist, 7 Photo By Maddy Wallace
Marleigh Eberhardt, 7 Photo By Maddy Wallace
"I like spikes because they make you run faster. They just feel better than regular shoes."
- ASIA'H SULLIVAN, 7
"I feel like they move faster and dig into the ground better. It's also just easier."
- GRIER HAND, 7
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PRE-GAME ROUTINES "We always run a lap, stretch, and go back to the stands."
- DREW HUTCHINSON, 7
"I would talk to my friends and they hype me up about it."
- LOLA WOODWARD, 7 "Stretch and then I race people."
- LINDY JESSOP, 7
"Stretching and practicing handoffs and getting encouragements from my friends."
- KATE HARRIS, 7
"I get hype with whoever I'm doing the event with."
- KATIE KETTERMAN, 7
"Stretch and run around the track."
- GABE POTTER, 7 "Stretch and relax."
- JACOB THIEL, 7
"Practice and focus hard."
- SADIE EVANS, 7
Coach Sarah Jonson, and Samantha Siergrist, 7 Photo By Maddy Wallace
Cole Torgerson, 7 Photo by Samantha Siergrist
s FLATS
"I like flats because it's better. They help me jump higher. Also, I really like my shoes, so I don't use spikes."
- JANAE KELLY, 8
"We just never bought them. I also didn't think the 400-meter dash was a full sprint, but it is."
- KATIE ROBERTS, 7
COACH'S CORNER
"My favorite part of coaching is seeing the improvements and personal records from the athletes over the season. I chose to coach track because I like the variety of events and skills that you see in track. It's fun to get to know so many different students and see their different strengths come out during track events."
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FEATURING...
YOUR 7TH-GRADE GIRLS' RELAY TEAMS It was a matter of time and work. 7th-grade girls dominated the season in their relays. From the 4x100m to the 4x200m, and to the 4x400m. With the field event relay for the fun of it, and the dominating medley relay team. A and B teams gave it their all and the work paid off. In the 4th meet of the season the 4x400m A team featuring 7th-grade girls, Brecken Bogner, Samantha Siegrist, Cole Torgerson, and Katie Robert, broke the school record, 4:33.10, with a time of 4:30.29. "It felt AMAZING! We finally reached the goal we have been aiming for, and it felt absolutely fantastic," exclaimed Katie Robert, 7. Each of the girls strived for the win, they encouraged each other every meet and got each other hyped up before the race. Before and after each team had its own traditions. "We stretched together and danced around," Lindy Jessop, 7 proclaimed. Every single one of the relay teams worked their hardest and exceeded expectations.
THEY GAVE IT THEIR ALL,
Allison Wells, 7 and Emily Meyer, 7 Photo by Cole Torgerson
Brynn Eilert, 7 Photo by Emma Jittawait Asia'h Sullivan, 7 Photo by Emma Jittawait
THROUGH ALL CONDITIONS, NOWHAT. MATTER Brooke Parham, 7 Photo by Emma Jittawait
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Marleigh Earheart, 7 Photo by Emma Jittawait
Brecken Bogner, 7 and Cole Torgerson, 7 Photo by Maddy Wallace
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IT'S ALL IN YOURHEAD Many believe the main part of competing in track is being fit, fast, and athletic. Although track can put a lot of physical stress on your body, that is not the only element to winning. Track athletes can agree that this sport takes not only physical but mental energy, too. There's a lot of self-preparation that goes on before a meet. Whether listening to music helps get runners ready or reminding themselves why they run track in the first place; everyone devises a plan to get out of their head, and compete well on the field. No matter who it is, there's always something going on behind the scenes.
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Maddy Wallace, Taylor Hannah, Kelsey Anderson, Mae Fetters, 8th Grade Medley Relay Photo by June Schmidt
"Jackson Penner." Henry Lasater, 8 "Nataleigh Stanley." Maria Ali, 8
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The seventh-grade boys' relay teams focused hard to make the hand-offs perfect as they communicate with each other and scream "GO! REACH!" Brooks Brown, 7 said, "before a race, the relay team stretches and works on handoffs." The seventh-grade boys' relay teams were very successful this year starting off the season with a 4x100m win, 4x200m second place, and 4x400m third place. At the league meet and the last meet of the season the 4x100m team got third, the 4x200m team got fourth place and the 4x400m team got third place. Caleb Back, 7 shared, "The season was pretty good." Overall the teams did really well throughout the season and competed strongly with Trojan pride.
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Long & Strong
They say records are made to be broken. 7th grader Samantha Siegrist puts the pressure on several records first meet on. "At the beginning of the track meet I thought I had no chance of breaking any of the records that had been set from previous years but when I realized I was close to them I just made it a goal to beat one," said Siegrist. Seventh-grade distance runners Cole Torgerson, Brecken Bogner, and Allison de la Garza also dominated in 7th-grade girls' distance races. Consistency is key! 7th grader Isaiah Day was consistent and finished in the top three of every race. 7th grader Triston Toy was also a strong contender on the leader board. It is so important to finish strong! "The toughest part of the distance race is the finish. It is important to have a kick with strong competitors quickly coming behind you. The last stretch is when you have to give it your all and focus on the finish line," answered 7th graders, Brecken Bogner and Allison de la Garza. Friends and competitors always pacing with each other. 7th-grade distance runners Isaiah Day and Triston Toy finished every race one in front of the other. Toy and Day exclaimed, "We always mess around with each other and say things like, "I'm gonna beat you!"
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Wrap up! As we wrap up the 2021-2022 track season the Trojans competed strongly and scored high at each and every track meet. The scores at the meets will eventually be forgotten but the friendships and connections made throughout these times in our lives will forever be remembered. When 7th and 8th graders were asked what their favorite part of track was they said that they loved to hang out with their friends and see people from other schools that they know. 8th grader Scarlett Nguyen said, "My favorite part of track is seeing friends from other schools." 7th grader Trevor Bice said, "My favorite part of track is hanging out with friends."
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1. Getting rid of the nerves! James Mahoney, 7 takes his first step in the mile race. Photo by Emma Jittawait 2. Kick it in! Triston Toy, 7 finishes strong at the end of the mile race. He ended up finishing in 6th place in the WSL league meet. Photo by Emma Jittawait 3. Cole Torgerson, 7 "Before a race I stretch and run a little bit to keep my blood flowing." This is right before the gunshot at the 1600m race. Photo by Brecken Bogner 4. 8th graders Aiden Henry and Aidan Braun stand next to each other after finishing the 1600m run. Photo by Emma Jittawait
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GIRLS TRACK
Back Row: Lilliana Anderson (mgr.), Allie Pulliam (mgr.), Asst. Coach Hailey Braddy, Asst. Coach McKenzie Jaradat, Asst. Coach Sarah Johnson, Gabby Flores (mgr.) 6th Row: Marin Herring, Alaina Dudley, Elliana Balestracci, Kaiya Womack, Elli Cartwright, Brooklyn Parham, Katie Robert, Kennadi Noyes, Jayda Schwanke, Grier Hand, Sadie Evans, Allie Wells, Brynn Eilert, Hannah Larson 5th Row: Annie Serafine, Baylee Gehrer, Whitney Green, Emily Meyer, Asia'h Sullivan, Brynn Orban, Kate Harris, Marleigh Eberhardt, Cole Torgerson, Bella Bouddhara, Samantha Siegrist, Katie Ketterman, Kenadi Dean, Jadyn Hall 4th Row: Mia Scott, Adalynne Black, Tricia Weyrauch, Piper McConnaughhay, Allison de la Garza, Brecken Bogner, Lindy Jessop, Gracee Johnson, Elise O'Toole, Brooklyn Beus, Erica High, Lola Woodard, Prapthi Amidela, Audrey Eastman 3rd Row: Chloe Gantz, Janae Kelly, Izzy Kwaw, Amanda Stumpe, Camile Avila, Scarlett Nguyen 2nd Row: Bridget Heideman, Leah Sanford, Elle Ross, Maria Ali, Kelsey Anderson, Trinity Scolari, Ryann Poe, Valeny Wong, Mae Fetters Front Row: Maddy Wallace, Leyla Thomas, Emma Eklund, Ellie Garrett, Jade Ressel, Gianna Anderson, Marin Nelson, Lily Ralston, Nataleigh Stanley, Taylor Hanna, Katelyn Cao Not pictured: Cameron Reilly, Nataleigh Stanley
Running the 400 for the medley, Kelsey Anderson, 8 gives it her all hoping to grasp the record again! All photos by Emma Jittawait
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Finishing the first lap strong, Brecken Bogner, 7 gave it her all to stay in the the top 3 for the 800.
Finishing strong Katie Robert, 7 kicks at the last 100 meters of her 400-meter race. The next meet later, she broke that record.
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BOYS TRACK
Back Row: Lilliana Anderson (mgr.), Allie Pulliam (mgr.), Asst. Coach Daniel Potucek, Head Coach Dustin Murray, Gabrielle Flores (mgr.) 5th Row: Bridger Grantham, Kier Kiser, Isaac Holt, Ryan Hatfield, Aiden Dible, Jacob Doolittle, Park Lindeman, Will Quinn, Jeremiah Guillot, Tyler Osburn, Caleb Back 4th Row: Nathan Miller, Jace Daughtery, Ethan Redington, Antonio Nevarez, Ellory Voges, Aiden Spear, Logan Sailsbury, David Brown, Montgomery Wiley, Madden Law, Brooks Brown, Jake Hiatt, James Mahoney, Nas Williams, Zane Tucker 3rd Row: Khalid Hlayhel, Jacob Thiel, Avery Stout, Daniel Kim, Isaiah Day, Ian Pierce, Dylan Lohmeyer, Hieu Le, Tommy Brittain, Chris Waldron, Valon Law, Gabe Potter, Lane Vincent, Triston Toy, Leland Schumaker, Trevor Brice, Cooper Gallagher 2nd Row: Jackson Wiley, Heisman Law, Brecken Bell, Alex Flores, Jackson Cruse, Wyatt Wilscam, Gatlin Tilson, Jackson Penner, Griffin Hand, Rylan Brown, Michael Castillo, Evan Hartman, Gabe Smith 1st Row: Henry Sherrow, Kaden Russell, Tony Carbajal, Ty Brown, Braydon Willard, Daniel Beck, Seth Benjamin, Nate Williams, Isaac Ruland, Carson Evans, Ian Folger, Aiden Henry, Ashton Eichman, Aiden Braun, Henry Lasater Not Pictured: Dane Hollenbeck, Drew Hutchinson, Aaron Kimball, Emile Rivero, Keaton Rupp, and Asst. Coach Dustan Stupka
Eat, sleep, race. 8th Grader Michael Castillo runs to victory. Photo by Jade Ressel
Practice makes perfect! Seth Benjamin, 8, messes around during track practice. Photo by Jade Ressel
Go Braydon! Braydon Willard, 8 strives for the finish line. Photo by Emma Jittawait
On your mark, get ready, get set, go! Jackson Wiley, 8, gets set in the blocks. Photo by Jade Ressel
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BOYS TENNIS
4th Row: Head Coach John Garrison III, Alyssa Clutter (mgr.), Rylie Nance (mgr.), Emma Jittawait (mgr.), Asst. Coach Kevin Fox 3rd Row: Tyler Wertenberger, Benjamin Reynolds, Griffin Baker, Brady Zynda, Walker McClellan, Tyson Ross, Brody Fox, Andrew Chan 2nd Row: Henrik Villanueva, Blake Swindler, Jack Powell, Hobbs Hutchinson, Baul Lee, Clark Young, Will Rather Front Row: Eli Coleman, Brody Fields, Landon Hale, Colin Alexander, Zack Pai, Collin Nguyen
Gotta' get your head in the game! 8th Grader, Zack Pai, gets to ready to receive a hit. Photo by Rylie Nance.
Take a photo! Walker McClellan, 8, poses for a picture while walking to court. Photo by Emma Jittawait.
Wack! Baul Lee, 8, prepares to return an intense serve at the McPherson meet. Photo by Emma Jittawait.
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MR. JONES Q & A
What will you miss about AMS?
"I will miss the family feeling that the AMS Staff has. I will miss watching students grow from 6th graders to 8th graders and then watch them walk across the stage at HS Graduation. I will miss watching our sports teams perform, grow and win championships."
What is a favorite memory about your time as asst. principal and AD here at AMS? "The year that AMS has a bicycle daredevil group perform in the gym as a reward for students that raised so much money in our school fundraiser. I had to stand on the tabletop platform and the daredevils jump and did flips over me on their bicycles."
WHAT DO YOU
APPRECIATE
ABOUT MR. JONES?
David Brown, 7 "The effort he puts in to make our school a great learning environment." Ella Goodman, 6 "He looks out for us during lunch."
Adalyn Littlefield, 7
Chloe Gantz, 8
"He's caring about people."
"Putting others before himself."
Nate Williams, 8 "He's super funny."
Drew Hutchinson, 7 "He's fun to be around."
Carder Anderson, 7
"He tells good jokes."
Ian Folger, 8 "The excellent impact he has put on this school."
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bringing back
Samantha Siegrist, 7, Maddy Wallace, 8, Brecken Bogner, 7, Aiden Henry, 8, Jackson Wiley, 8, Jackson Penner, 8 Photo by: Jade Ressel
Marin Nelson,8 & Nataleigh Stanley,8 Photo by: Jade Ressel
MEMORIES as a
TEAM
Kaden Russell, 8 Photo by: Jade Ressel
Ian Folger, 8 & Nathan Miller,7 Photo by: Jade Ressel
Andrew Chan, 7 & Baul Lee, 8 Photo by: Rylie Nance
Landon Hale, 8 Photo by: Rylie Nance
AMS YEARBOOK STAFF: Brooklyn Brown, 8 Jade Ressel, 8 Gabby Kanagy, 8 Paige Stieben, 8 Zoe Chan, 8 Emma Jittawait, 8 Sean Mansoor, 8 June Schmidt, 8 Avery Casady, 8 Rylie Nance, 7 Brecken Bogner, 7 Elliana Balestracci, 7 Samantha Siegrist, 7 Cole Torgerson, 7 Mrs. Haley Winegar, Advisor
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Allison Wells, 7
Griffin Baker, 8 Photo by: Rylie Nance
Photo by: Samantha Siegrist
Willam Rather, 7 Photo by: Emma Jittawait
Kennadi Noyes, 7 Photo by: Brecken Bogner
Elliana Balestracci, 7 and Lindy Jessop, 7 Photo by: Brecken Bogner
Brody Fox, 8 Photo by: Rylie Nance