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In the Right Direction

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Gamma Rays Volume.101 Xavier Academy High School 000 Hidden Valley Rd Orange City, FL (386) 000-0001 xavieracademy.net Population 100

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Going in the right direction can mean different things depending on who you are asking. Whether it be preparing for freshman year at college or placing first in your track meet. Each one of us has a goal that we want to reach in the future. But not everyone can do it on their own.

Together we work together to make our community, our home a good place to live in. Some of us help by volunteering in the nursing home or picking up trash in the nearby parks. In the end the little pieces that each of us did solemnly come together to form a bigger picture that most can’t see, that is teamwork. Reaching a goal isn’t the finish line, it’s only the beginning to our next venture or goal that we set our minds on.

On our own we can get started on our path, but with the right help we go in the right direction.

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When it comes to students with no motivation, who get lost on the way or don’t know where to start Xavier Academy not only helps their students work towards their goals but also reach them as quickly as possible. They help us know our potential and push us until we’ve reached it.

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For the win

Strength and speed are key for football players, especially if they want to win. The team at Xavier Academy not only have both, but also the competitiveness that allows their coaches to push them to their full potential.

But, there are even more factors that take place to make the athletes at Xavier Academy as good as they are. “As a team we got more done than if we practiced alone,” said running back Jerry Garcia.

When the season started back in August, the team lost three games in a row. This made the teammates very upset, but they knew that there was light at the end of the tunnel. They practiced three times a week(rain or shine) in four hour increments in order to refresh on some plays and master their moves. At the end of the day they were left exhausted, sweaty and clothes covered in dirt and grass stains. “The practices were hard, but i’m glad that the coaches pushed us,” said quarterback Henry Smith.

This last season the team was faced with many setbacks that made it seem as if it wouldn’t be a winning one. The motivation that the teammates forced upon themselves to work harder than they ever did allowed them to persevere over the obstacles that came their way. “This seasons been tough on them, but i’m glad they pushed through,” said Coach Davis. The season ended with the team winning all games but three. “The hard work payed off, and i’m glad to be coming back to the team next year,” said junior Mark Johnson.

It comes to show that with determination and hard work individuals can work together to persevere over obstacles and achieve greatness.

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In the crowds Fans yell to support their team. “The game was very close, but i’m glad we won,” said freshamn Alex West Winning catch Senior Jerry Garcia reaches mid air to grab the football.

“After i grabbed the ball i guickly dodged the opponent and ran for the end zone,” said Garcia. Huddle up Teammates gather around before starting the next play. “That game was hard, but our hard work showed through,” said junior James Keys. Lone ranger Senior Patrick White stand lonesomly waiting to fightoff the other team. “It’s tough, but it’s worth it,” said White. “Hey ref” Teams wait as reffery calls an out. “That play was unfair,” said senior Jacob Paye. Line up Team members stand horizontally waiting for the next play to start. “I’m glad to be on the winning team,” said junior Jack Smith. Blue skies Players run over to Senior Paul Taylor who caught the flyingball. “I’m glad i actualy caought hit,” said Taylor.

Showing off Team members do push ups to warmup before the game begins. “It’s a nice way to get lose,” said sophmore Dustin Williams. Looking up Senior Dylan Gomez looks for the flying ball in order to catch it and run to the finish.

“It was hard to see,” said Gomez.