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Zebra athletes of the Month

11th grade stu- Williams is involved in varsity foot-
dent Brookelynn ball. He says he started playing foot-
Robertson is in- ball when he was 9 years old. After
volved in sideline that, he didn’t play much until he en-
cheerleading. She did tered high school. He’s been playing
gymnastics for 6 ever since and loves the game. On
years prior to cheer- Robertson being chosen Student Athlete of the
leading. On being Month, Mitez said, “It really means a
chosen Student Ath- lot to me, I took pride in it because
lete of the Month, not many people get the opportunity
Brookelynn said, “I to show off what this team has done
feel really special, but and what I’m doing for the commu-
it’s good to be the nity as well.”
first one this year.” Williams He also said, “I feel like the foot-
She also says she’s always been a ball team needed somebody that was
leader and very competitive. She going to be the backbone and foun-
wants to inspire her team to be the dation of the school and the team. I
best. decided to step up from freshman
Her coach, Amber Goachee, com- year on up and keep on fighting.”
mented, “Brookelynn is committed
to pushing herself and teammates Upcoming sporting events at
with tumbling and stunting. She Wayne Memorial High School:
doesn't stop until something is per- October 18: Football against
fect, whether it's flipping in a stunt John Glenn at 7:00 p.m.
or helping a teammate achieve their October 22: Swimming against
tumbling goals. Her energy is infec- Divine Child at 6:00 p.m.
tious and always makes practices October 22: Volleyball against
worthwhile.” John Glenn at 7:00 p.m. (Pink Out
12th grade student Mitez Night)

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