By T.J. GRAYSON CASA GRANDE HIGH SCHOOL Last summer, I was introduced to a new member of my family. My aunt and uncle had made the decision to adopt a 5-year-old boy named Sam from China, increasing the size of our already diverse and boisterous family. Hearing this news, I [...]
By SHAWNA BROWN and T.J. GRAYSON CASA GRANDE HIGH SCHOOL Making a difference, having an impact and giving back: These were the goals that sent Casa Grande High School senior Nellie Graham 5,900 miles away to the grassy plains and woodland hills of Paraguay, sparking an interest in [...]
My interest started at a young age. Like most children, I went through a phase in early elementary school where rambunctious puppies and mischievous kittens were the most enticing creatures on earth; their big round eyes, soft warm fur, and playful, naïve nature were enough to keep any child captivated for hours.
This is what it’s come down to. Weeks of practice and workouts, weeks of physically breaking the boundaries of emotional stamina, weeks of building up to what can only be described as a true athlete. It’s all gone toward this moment.