Winter Fashion

Jack Frost is nipping and it’s high time Pres girls were prepared. In warmer months skirts may be fine on their own, but with the cold creeping in, layering is a must. Instead of risking a uniform violation by putting on sweater upon sweater, try one warm coat. School colored pea coats, faux fur coats, and puffer jackets are not only as insulated as multiple layers, but they’re also in this season. Depending on the style and quality of the coat, prices range from $30-55 at Target.

An easy way to heat up the often ignored legs is by buying a pair of tights or socks. Slipping on cozy knee highs enhances both your look and your temperature. The perfect compliment to fancy stockings are boots with wool lining. After all, it’s important to keep your toes warm. Prices usually range between $10-20 dollars for a cozy pair of tights.

Fingers tend to freeze over in the chilly weather, making now an opportune time to break your gloves out. Gloves are an easy on and off and the difference in temperature is noticeable. They come in all kinds of lengths and colors and the soft fabrics are fun to touch. Gloves can be found anywhere from $5-15 dollars at both Claire’s and Target.

While it is a myth that a majority of your body heat comes out of your head, a good ten percent does and hats are an easy solution to that problem. Whether it’s a beret, a knit hat, or one with animal ears, hats are the hottest trend in headgear. With all their different shapes and sizes, it’s no wonder that hats are an important accessory to the winter wardrobe. Hats can be found at around $20 at the local accessory stores.

Last but not least, a Pres favorite is the classic scarf. Scarves are stylish, practical, and can be worn in all kinds of ways. They allow for repurposing; you could wear the same scarf for a week and have a different feel to it each day. A nice scarf can last a long time, making it a great accessory to return to again and again. Scarves range between $10-25 dollars depending on their longevity.

Just Dance

Excited, hushed whispers from the crowded bleachers filled the Presentation gym as the lights dimmed. The beginning notes of Lady Gaga’S “Born This Way” sounded. And then the Presentation Dance Team took the stage to start a night full of Pres’s best dance moves. This was the 2011 Presentation Dance Cabaret.

On Friday December 2, the Dance Team, as usual, amazed the crowd with their exciting, expressive and impressive numbers. After the team-choreographed opening dance, the team surprised the audience with how quickly they changed into their next outfits for the following number, “Everlong,” a graceful and soulful piece. For these girls, eyes are not the windows to the soul, dancing is. This also proved true in the team’s performance of “Arms.” The intricate movements were varied yet on-beat and still flowing beautifully, as the team moved as one.

Other crowd favorites performed by the dance team included the fun, fast-beat and dancy number “Yeah 3X,” the energetic, “bring-it” type of hip hop dance “Dub It,” and of course the ending number “Bionic,” which kept the crowd wanting more even after the final performance. What’s special about Pres’s dance team is that each girl has her own style and grace, but together, they work as one strong, well-fueled dancing machine.

Not only were we able to watch the striking Dance Team’s numbers, but we were also given the opportunity to watch the progress of the 3rd and 4th period dance classes. These girls got to learn and practice their numbers every other school day, and the hard work definitely paid off. Third period danced to “Not Over You,” a hard song to stick to the beat to but they executed it fabulously, and “Whatchadoin?,” a hip hop dance which the class brought a great energy to. Fourth period ’s pieces included the hip hop number “Shake” and lively performance of “Americano,” complete with clapping “Hey’s” and “Ole’s.”

From Dance Team to class periods to…choir? Yes, the Presentation Choir also made an appearance at this talent-filled cabaret. In lovely blue dresses, the choir took the stage a total of not one, not two, but five times, each time showing off their wonderful voices through different styles of music. From Gaga to holiday music, the choir did it all. Starting off with Lady Gaga’s “Telephone,” which required much skill to sing due to the fast-paced lyrics, and moving into the Christmas spirit with “‘Zat You Santa Clause?” and “Last Christmas,” the choir’s talent was unquestionable. They also performed “Rhythm of Life” and “Start Me Up/Livin’ on a Prayer.” Hitting some impressively high notes in “Rhythm of Life,” these girls proved that from high to low they’ve got it covered.

The senior solos included dances from seniors Mikaela Rubi, who danced to “Not Enough,” Juliann Larese, who danced to “Broken Hearts and Fairy Tales” choreographed by senior Auti Kamal, Thuy-Vy Choi, who danced to “Start Again,” Katie Fauria, who danced to “Life Line,” Madeleine Bernstein, who danced to “The Funeral,” Morgan Locke, who choreographed and danced to “Toxic,” and finally Auti Kamal, who choreographed and danced to “The Meadow.”

The solos demonstrated each senior’s unique dance style and strong points. What was interesting about each solo was that there was a spotlight that reflected upside down shadows on either side of the wall while each dancer performed, enabling the audience to see what the dancer was doing from even the lowest level of the bleachers.

Overall, Presentation as a whole, both dancers and singers, killed it. They lit up the stage with their smiles, as well as leapt, twirled and harmonized all night long. The crowd went wild numerous times throughout the performances, and were happy to find that Pres girls got the beat. The 2011 Dance Cabaret was truly a treat to experience.

Comfy in the Cold

Along with the cold temperatures of winter comes a new wave of fashion in one specific department – pajamas! This season, Pres girls want to be comfortable, but still look cute. After all, there are some Saturdays and Sundays when we tend to stay in our sleepwear throughout most of the day.

A ubiquitous favorite, flannel pajamas return every year because they are simple and easy to wear. Because of the many prints that they come in, they are also very stylish. The loose shirt with a collarand spacious pants make flannel pajamas very comfortable (and perfect for eating lots of cookies).

Silk pajamas, although not very common among teenagers, are a great option for sleepwear. They may be a bit costly, but are worth it for their softness and sophisticated look. Look classy even while you sleep!

Pajamas that allow diversity and creativity are the mix n’ match t-shirts with flannel bottoms. Especially since it is getting colder each night into winter, longer sleeves are becoming necessary. Print shirts or plain with a simple design pair well with patterned flannel pj bottoms.

No more bare feet in the evening anymore because it’s time to break out our feet’s best friends. One thing all Pres girls love – slippers – are back on the scene. Sweater slippers were last year’s favorites but they came back as stylish feet warmers again this year. Animal prints, especially zebra and cheetah, are very popular, but also more and more actual animal shaped slippers are becoming popular, too.

Along with our pajamas and slippers, there’s nothing like an over sized sweater and hot cup of cocoa that will make us more in the mood for the cold winter ahead. Baggy knit sweaters, that would be seen as old-fashioned and ugly are now back in style. They can be thrown over any outfit, but are specifically perfect for comfy nights at home.

For many Pres students, winter is their favorite time of year. Good memories are made sitting around in pajamas and drinking hot cocoa while watching a Christmas movie with the family. There’s nothing like the feel of warmth of pajamas and slippers to remind us that the wonderful holiday season is back.

Quality flannel, silk and mix-n-match pajamas can be found at Victoria’s Secret. Their Dreamer Flannel Pajama is $49.50. Also, Gap and Target carry a variety of cute reasonably priced pajamas. Adorable slippers and sweaters can be found at Urban Outfitters. Their bird moccasins, which are come in reindeer and squirrel, are $24.

Frosty Festivities

The holiday season is upon us! As residents of the Bay Area, we have many op­portunities to soak up all the holiday fun and spirit we can get! This month, The Voice is highlighting some of the many activities avail­able to you. Whether you want to spend time with friends, bond with family or go on a ro­mantic yet inexpensive date, you’re sure to find a pastime that will be fun for any crowd.

For hanging with friends:

Ice Skating Under the Palms—Where else but downtown San Jose can you ice skate surround­ed by palm trees? Skating is a good way to have a blast with your friends and burn off the extra calories you might get from all those delicious holiday sweets. Enjoy a cozy setting and lots of laughs all the way through Jan. 17 with this great activity. Admission costs $15 and is first-come, first-serve and skating times can be found on­line at sjdowntown.com/downtownice.html.

Fantasy of Lights in Los Gatos— Fantasy of Lights is a one-and-a-half mile drive through Vasona Lake County Park in Los Gatos. On the drive, you and your friends will be wowed by larger-than-life decorations and get to bop along with cheerful music that plays through your car stereo. Currently, admission is $10 per car, but starting Dec. 10 the price will be raised to $15. However, as many as nine people are in­cluded in this price, so if you get a good group of friends together you can enjoy the holiday cheer and still have money to spare for hot chocolate in Downtown Los Gatos afterwards.

For special time with parents:

Radio City Christmas Spectacular—The amazing and wildly popular cast of Radio City Music Hall in New York will be touring the na­tion this Christmas season. With dance num­bers from the world-famous Rockettes, an ap­pearance by Santa Claus and an interpretation of the Nativity, this show has something for the entire family to enjoy. The Christmas Spectacu­lar will be playing at the Oracle arena in Oak­land from Dec. 16 and 17 and at the HP Pavil­ion on Dec. 18 and 19. Tickets are going fast, so get them while you can if you’re interested!

 The Nutcracker Ballet— Seeing this time­less ballet is a great way to spend some qual­ity time with your moms this holiday season. With a beautiful score written by famous composer Tchaikovsky, this ballet tells the story of the young heroine Marie, (or Clara, depending on the version) who is spirited away to a magic land on Christmas Eve when she saves a wooden nutcracker that comes to life. This classic show will be playing with the San Francisco ballet from now through Dec. 27 and through Dec. 26 at the San Jose Cen­ter for Performing Arts. Tickets can be pur­chased online at sfballet.org or balletsj.org.

A Christmas Carol—Playing at the Ameri­can Conservatory Theater in San Francisco, A Christmas Carol is a heart-warming clas­sic that parents and grandparents alike en­joy. The play tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, a grumpy old man seriously lack­ing in Christmas spirit. One Christmas Eve, Scrooge is visited by three ghosts who instill in him the importance of Christmas and fam­ily. The show will be playing from now until Dec. 24 and tickets are available at act-sf.org.

For a date with your sweetie:

Christmas in the Park— For a fun date that requires no money, Christmas in the Park is always a must. From the exhibits of holidays around the world to the fake snow that falls throughout the park, it’s a sure way to get into the romantic feel of the holidays and spend some much-needed time alone with your sweetheart. The cozy feeling of the park provides a wonderful environment in which to exchange gifts or enjoy a delicious cup of hot chocolate. Christmas in the park is open daily from 9 a.m. to midnight until Jan. 1.

Christmas in Campbell —Downtown Camp­bell provides free music and extended shop­ping hours during weekends in the holiday season. The surrounding area is also involved in the holiday festivities, including a Christmas Around the World tours at the Ainsley House through Dec. 19 and costs $4.50 for kids age seven to 17 and $8 for adults. Downtown is a great place to enjoy a leisurely stroll while browsing through shops or a delicious, reason­ably-priced meal in one of their restaurants.

How to Stay in Shape When the Weather is Bad

It’s an easy excuse: “It’s pouring rain outside, so there is no way I can exercise.” You’re not the only one who would rather curl up with hot cocoa than brave the weather and work out. You also aren’t the only one who has neglected to find alternate ways to exercise during the winter.

This holiday season, it is inevitable that the weather will be bad and there will be more delicious food available than during the rest of the year. However, this year you will have a reference for exhilarating workouts even when the weather is bad.

In the Gym

Aside from the obvious sports like basketball or volleyball, there are many other ways to exercise indoors. Believe it or not, it actually does not rain inside of a gym. Your local gym is the perfect place to work out at your leisure while it is cold and rainy outside. Even if you aren’t a member, most gyms have specials and test runs.

If you feel lost with the complex machinery throughout the gym, try taking one of the trainer-led classes offered at a gym near you. Gyms offer a variety of classes like cycling, kickboxing and Zumba. These hour-long group classes are challenging and exciting (see our sidebar for more details). Work out groups give motivation and encouragement to take your workout to the next level.

If group workouts aren’t for you, there are always the myriad of machines–including elliptical trainers, stair masters and bikes–that will get your heart racing.  All it takes is 20 to 30 minutes for some serious health benefits. Doing intervals–one minute of moderate speed followed by one minute of sprinting–is a good way to keep your heart rate high and your boredom low.

If going out to a gym is too inconvenient or expensive, there are still many ways to keep in shape in your own home.

At Home

One different way to keep your body lean is yoga. Yoga is a leisurely yet challenging practice that consists of tough poses, deep breathing and meditation. Just thirty minutes can burn up to 200 calories, depending on the intensity and difficulty.

An instant benefit to doing yoga is relaxation and regeneration. Yoga is a great way to calm your mind while still feeling the burn. A “Yoga for Beginners” DVD can be purchased on Amazon.com, and there are many different videos to choose from. Even “The Biggest Loser” has yoga DVDs for purchase. With an at home DVD, you can participate in yoga whenever you have the time.

Another great way to stay in shape at home is weight training. There are many different techniques to weight training, but most trainers advise doing repetitions of about 15 for three sets, while increasing the weight each set. This technique is exemplified through a work out book called Toning for Teens by Joyce Vedral. This book gives you step-by-step workouts for every part of your body, which can be done in just 20 minutes a day.

If you have weights at home, you can find workouts on the Internet or from a friend. Weights can even be used to enhance the effects of easy exercise moves like sit-ups or lunges. Weights can be purchased at any sport store like Big 5 or Sports Authority, and Toning for Teens, as well as other weight lifting books, can be found on Amazon.com.

For Fun

If you are looking for a place where you can have fun while getting an awesome workout, Sky High is the place to go. Sky High is essentially a giant “jumpy” house, where you can jump to your heart’s desire.

Whether or not you dare to do flips is up to you, but just by jumping, you are working all of your leg muscles, and getting aerobic exercise. Before you know it, you will be sweaty and exhausted. Sky High is a great place to go with friends, where you can have a ton of fun and still be working out.

Planet Granite is technically a gym, but the workout activities they have available make it feel like an entertainment venue. One of the most popular activities they offer is indoor rock climbing. If you’ve always wanted to climb up a mountain but are scared of falling, a rock climbing challenge is perfect for you.

It takes concentration and determination to make it to the top, but all your muscles will be working with you.
To kick up the volume, try going with a friend or a sibling and race to the top. Not only will you be making healthy competition, but you will be making your body healthy too.

There are clearly many different ways to keep yourself in shape even if you can’t work out outside. No matter what way you try or what you decide, it is clear that with any of these techniques, you will have your beach body as early as December.

Warm, Fuzzy, and Fashionable

Typical Ugg boots can be a bit boring, but the new knitted Uggs are a great trend that allow you to keep your toes warm and have cute new shoes. For those girls on a budget, Target has a new line of boots ranging from riding to Ugg-like. Thigh-high boots are in right now, and they can add a bit more of an edgy look to your uniform.

Jackets over top your plaid skirt can make your everyday uniform different and warm. Blue, white or grey knitted sweaters are very cute, comfortable and warm. This year military coats and simple camel coats are also in style.Forever 21, American Apparel and Target have a great selection of sweaters and jackets to add to your uniform. Dress up a bit and stay warm.

Avoid those winter goosebumps by covering up with tights and socks. Even though the uniform policy prevents us from wearing many colored tights, blue, grey and white tights can be both classic and cute. White tights and knee socks were also a recurring trend on the fall runways, so check out CVS and Target for affordable finds. Fluffy socks are always great in the winter months when regular socks just don’t cut it.

Bad hair day anyone? Hats are perfect for hiding the bed head that you don’t want to deal with, and they also keep you warm in the winter. You lose 75% of your body heat through your head, but put a lid on it and voila -  you are miraculously much warmer. Try adding an ear flap/lumberjack hat or a beanie to your uniform. Target has a wide variety of hats and ear warmers that are all around $10-$15.

Scarves keep your neck warm and insulated our body while adding color that helps you to stand out against the crowd of blue and grey. Homemade scarves that you have gotten from relatives are perfect to add a personal spin to your winter wardrobe. Banana Republic, Gap and Charlotte Russe have some great scarf selections this winter season.



2010 Winter Olympics

Every four years, it invades our lives. Sports and news commentators alike become focused on this singular event. Even comedian Stephen Colbert has gotten caught up in the frenzy, dedicating a segment of his show to talking about it.

It’s 2010, and the Winter Olympics are finally back.

The Winter Olympics, which will be held in Vancouver, encompass a variety of sports—from alpine skiing to figure skating to luge. It’s difficult to keep all the competitors straight, so here’s a list of the Team USA nominees for six of the sports at the Olympics.

Figure Skating

Figure skating is characterized by the complicated spins and jumps that contestants place in their routines. Both men and women can compete in the sport, performing both a short routine and a longer free skate on the ice to music of their choice, in one of four categories: men’s singles, women’s singles, pairs skating, and ice dancing.

Men’s singles

The United States has entered three competitors in the men’s division. Their best hope for the gold medal is Evan Lysacek, 24, an L.A. native who placed fourth at the 2006 Winter Olympics. Lysacek took the silver medal at the 2010 Nationals after winning the Grand Prix Final earlier in the season, but he is ranked as America’s top men’s singles skater—and second best men’s singles skater overall—by the International Skating Union.

Jeremy Abbott, 24, is also a face to watch, although he is a first-time Olympian. He was the 2010 U.S. Figure Skating champion in the men’s singles division, taking home the gold for the second year in a row. He is ranked fifth in the world in men’s singles skating, but his performance at nationals shows that he may be a strong contender for medals.

Lysacek and Abbott’s main competition is Tomas Verner of the Czech Republic, who is ranked first in the world by the ISU in his event. He took the European title in 2008, and he is also a six-time Czech national champion.

Women’s singles

This year, the United States has only two women’s singles slots, as they failed to achieve a high-enough combined ranking for three places at the 2009 World Championships, the first time this has happened since 1994. U.S. champion Rachael Flatt, 17, is America’s best shot at winning a gold medal, after Sasha Cohen’s performance at the 2010 Nationals failed to win her a spot on the Olympic team. A straight-A high school senior who has been skating since she was four years old, she is considered by the ISU to be the tenth best women’s singles skater in the world.

Her biggest competition is Yu-Na Kim of South Korea, who was the 2009 World Champion in women’s singles as well as the 2009 Grand Prix Final champion and the 2009 Four Continents champion. She is also ranked first in the world by the ISU.

Pairs skating

The United States has entered two pairs teams in the 2010 Olympics. The standout team consists of Caydee Denney, 16, and Jeremy Barrett, 25. Denney and Barret have been skating together only since June 2008, although they were paired up for a brief period in 2006. First-time Olympians, they won the gold medal in pairs skating at the 2010 Nationals, and they won silver at the 2009 Nationals. Denney and Barret are ranked twenty-seventh in the world in pairs skating by the ISU.

Aliona Savchenko and Robin Szolkowy, the team ranked first in the world by the International Skating Union, will be their toughest competition.

Ice Dancing

Out of the United States’ three ice dancing teams, Tanith Belbin, 25, and Ben Agosto, 28, are the seasoned Olympians who may be the most likely to place in Vancouver. They placed silver in their first stunt in the Winter Olympics at the 2006 Torino Games, and they also took the silver medal at the 2010 Nationals. The ISU ranks them as the fourth-best ice dancing team in the world.

Meryl Davis, 23, and Charlie White, 22, are strong contenders as well. They were the team that came away with the gold medal from the 2010 U.S. Figure Skating Championships. Although this is their first Olympic games, Davis and White are ranked second in the world by the ISU, making them the best-ranked American ice dancing team.

The top ISU-ranked team of Russia’s Oksana Domnina and Maxin Shabalin, however, may pose a real threat to the American ice dancing teams. They took gold at the 2009 Worlds, beating out Belbin and Agosto, who finished in second, and are three-time Russian National Championship winners.

Snowboarding

Of all the men on the U.S. snowboarding team, Shaun White, 23, is the top athlete and America’s best chance at a gold medal. After all, White won the gold at the 2006 Winter Olympics. He also won four U.S. Grand Prix events in halfpipe this season, which guaranteed his spot at the 2010 Olympics.

Of course, the women on the U.S. snowboarding team have some stand-out members as well. Hannah Teter, 23, won the gold at the 2006 Torino Winter Games in women’s halfpipe. She also won the 2004 X Games title and took bronze at the 2005 World Championships.

Gretchen Bleiler, 28, is also a second-time Olympian, having taken the silver medal in women’s halfpipe at the 2006 Winter Olympics. Bleiler has produced her own snowboarding clothing line with Oakley and has helped produce an eco-friendly snowboard with the company K2.

Short-Track Speed Skating

In short-track speed skating, competitors race against each other to be the first to complete the course, which is made difficult by the sharp turns the ice skaters have to make. The top athletes in each heat advance to the next level, until only the final four skaters are left standing. Five men and five women were chosen to represent the United States on the short-track speed skating team.

Apollo Anton Ohno, 27, is the star on the men’s side of the team. He has won five Olympic medals at the 2002 and 2006 Winter Olympics—including two gold medals. Ohno is considered to be the third-best short-track skater in the world, according to the International Skating Union.

Ohno’s greatest competitor at the Vancouver Olympics will most likely be Ho-Suk Lee, South Korea’s stand-out short-track star. Lee won three medals at the 2006 Olympics—two silver, one gold. Lee also won the overall title at the 2009 World Championships.

On the women’s team, the top competitors for the U.S. are Kimberly Derrick, 24, and Katherine Reutter, 21. Derrick is competing in her second Winter Olympics and is ranked fifth in the world overall. Reutter, who is a first-time Olympian, also holds the title of three-time national champion.

Meng Wang of China will likely be their greatest competition. Wang has three Olympic medals from 2006, and she has been considered the world’s best female short-track skater since that year. She won the overall World Cup in 2009 as well, and she will certainly pose a threat for Derrick and Reutter.

Alpine Skiing

If you fear heights, then alpine skiing is not for you. During alpine skiing, the athletes will reach a speed up to 180 kilometers an hour. They will also ski down a vertical drop in between 180-1100 meters for the men and 140-800 meters for the women. The skier must pass through a series of gates during the vertical drop. If the athlete misses the game, they must climb back up the hill and hit the missed gate if they would still like to be in the competition.

There are 31 skiers on the United States roster, 13 female and 18 male. The skiers were either placed on the A Team or the B Team. The two top women are Julia Mancuso, a 2006 Olympic champion and Lindsey Vonn, a two-time World Cup champion.

The two top males include, Erik Fisher, a first-time A Team Olympian for the United States and Tim Jitloff, a three-time national champion and a first time Olympian

Luge

In luge, once the athletes push out of the start on their open fiberglass sleds, they use their legs and shoulders to steer and sit up to break. The singles consists of four competitions over two days. The athlete with the lowest time over the course of these two days (four runs) will be the winner. The doubles consist of two competitions over one day.

The roster for the American luge team was announced on December 18. There are ten competitors this year, seven male and three female. The top double-team is Mark Grimmette who doubles with Brian Martin. They have won six World Champions and two Olympic titles and three overall World Cup titles.

On February 12, 2010, the Olympic torch will be lit. Let the games begin.

Game of December: Varsity Basketball

The Panther’s Varsity Basketball team took on the Evergreen High School Cougars on December 8, 2009, and came out with a strong win of 76-43 by the end of the night, making their league count 2-0-0.

Nici Gilday, a guard who has been on the Presentation Varsity team since her freshman year, was proud of the game and the outcome. “The second half really picked up. What it all really comes down to is that we are a lot more disciplined than all the other teams we have been playing. We keep fighting until the end.”

As the team started every home game, senior Savanna Morgan led the team out of the gym foyer of Presentation High School by jumping up and hitting the sign of hope written on the gym wall. It says ‘Hard Work + Determination = CHAMPION.’ When Gilday was asked why the team did such a ritual, she commented, “We started that last year, and we hit it because it is a true testimony of what we believe. A creed, really.”

The starting lineup strutted onto the court, confident with their size and skill. Molly Pearson towered over Evergreen’s center for the tip-off, taking the ball for Presentation for the start of the game. Within the first couple of plays, the Panther’s energy shone, although shots were falling short and no shots made it in the basket. By the six minute mark, the only score on the board was 1-0 from a foul shot. Soon after, Gilday put up a shot from a breakaway, making the score 3-0. Evergreen kept fighting, but by the end of the first quarter, Presentation still came out on top.

The second quarter consisted of a lot of fouls and baskets. At the end of the half, the score was 34-15. The crowd was happy with the first half, but left room for improvement. One person in the crowd, Taylor Johnson, said, “I love going to support my friends on the team, and it’s a good feeling when your team does better because they know you are there supporting them. The second half had so much more energy in the air.”

The foul list for the home team reached up to 19 team fouls by the end of the night, showing their aggression and desire to win the game at any cost. Forward Chelsea Punian’s aggression tallied up four fouls. Cooling was very happy with the speed of the game, and how the team has been doing this season. “Our team is just winning everything in dominating fashion.” With the crowd’s support, who wouldn’t want to show their panther pride?

Credit for the win not only goes to the Varsity Basketball team, but also to the coaches, Wade Nakamura and Adam Blightman. Assistant Athletic Director Stacey Mallison, who was there to support her team, found the game exciting and was proud to see their success. “So far this season, everything looks good. There is a lot of potential and talent out on that court,” she said. “The game showed me that their speed of play has increased exponentially.”

Congratulations to the mighty strong basketball team, for not only did they defeat Evergreen, but they won the Pinewood Classic Tournament, winning the championship game 50-33. This leaves their current record at 5-0-0. The whole school is waiting to see how the Varsity Basketball team will do the rest of the season! After Christmas break, check out the following games: Valley Christian at Presentation on Wednesday January 6, 2010 at 7:30 pm AND Archbishop Mitty at Presentation on Wednesday January 13, 2010 at 7:30 pm.