WG’s Student Athlete of the Week

     Asked if gymnastics was just a passing fancy, he affirmed his feelings about the sport: “I have always loved gymnastics, but I never thought about it as a competitive sport;  but now I see the work involved. I would like to continue in the sport even though it is not part of my school path. So I will have to see how far I can go with it.” His exponential growth spurt – 5’10”, 160  pounds -.has certainly  increased his self-confidence and competitive juices while providing a healthy, mature perspective on balancing athletics and academics. While I have always been athletic and played basketball for city teams, I have never joined many organized sports. My favorite sport is basketball and my favorite athlete is Kyrie Irving, a leader on and off the court, one who symbolizes hope and inspiration. […]

     Deyian, the epitome of a student/athlete, has a 5.4 weighted gpa, making his academic and athletic goals extremely viable. His uncle, Curtis Wells and I, plan to follow his progress hopefully to the state. The WG posed several questions to Deyian to get a glimpse into his psyche as a young student/athlete, and his thoughtful, insightful responses reveal much about his personal character. […]