Senior Swan Songs
Senior athletes reflect on their time playing high school sports
December 10, 2023
Elizabeth Fox — Golf
“Even though golf is an individual sport, [when you play golf] always go out of your way to meet others and socialize because golf opens so many doors.”
Abby Rea — Field Hockey
“[Field hockey has] helped me build the people skills to be able to connect with other people.”
Rosie Huewe — Cross Country
“Because [cross country] is such a hard sport, you have to use each other as a support system.”
Daniel Garza — Swimming
“Swim is more of a team sport. With all my teammates helping and cheering me on, it’s the people around you that make the experience.”
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![James Palanca (12) gives a thumbs up to indicate that he heard his coach. Palanca is in the same boat as Tripp Jones (12) and Will Yin (11).“[Rowing is] beautiful but it’s [also] a technical sport,” Palanca said.](https://laduepublications.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Screenshot-2024-11-13-at-10.41.32 AM-1200x799.png)
![Art teacher Patricia Chavez and her family sit atop Machu Picchu. In order to secure a spot on a guided tour, her cousin bought her and her family tickets months in advance. “[My] favorite part was actually getting there, finally seeing the ruins,” Chavez said. “It’s just so beautiful with all the mountains all around you. It was breathtaking.” (Photo courtesy of Patricia Chavez)](https://laduepublications.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/b48e415b-5b4d-4cbb-bbd2-abc2940cf3f4-1200x900.jpeg)
