Peter Deegan a sophomore at Xavier High School has been drumming since fifth grade. 'I picked the drums because I was told that was my best after trying multiple instruments" Deegan said. Deegan has been through multiple instructures, concerts, and even a few solos, but its something else that keeps him drumming. "I have always seen opportunities to improve, and its just so much fun to play' Deegan said. Even when he encounters struggles such as bracing a stick he keeps coming back for more. " The first time I broke one of my drum sticks was right before a competition, that was pretty dramatic I thought I wasn't going to be able to play' Deegan said. Deegan has drummed for nine different groups including school marching bands, jazz bands, concert bands, pep bands, show choir bands, church bands, and even a rock band for a while. "Show choir bands were my favorite band to play with, The high energy and variety of music I love it' Deegan said. He plans to play after high school too. "I hope to play in the marching band at the University of Notre Dame, I hope to always keep this a part of my life " Deegan said. For know though all we can say is Pete give me a beat.
Ellie a sophomore at Xavier High School has one secret. She doesn't like to admit it or even talk about it. She might even try to chance the topic if you ask her. "I'm not the only one that blushes, other people do top" Fischer said. Her friends said that its unlike anything they have seen before. " Her smile goes for miles when she blushes". Bret Burns said. She is a very humble person this is why many people don't know about her other talent of playing handball. 'She hopes to be a professional handball player when she grows up, and even maybe play on the Olympic team' Ian Walther said. Fischer averages three points a game. ' She is a real team player I've watched her give up a chance to get a career high points, and instead pass it to her teammate to win the game" Ty Corrigan said. "She is a good model of how to play the game with heart and passion' Walther said. She currently plays in the Xavier hIgh School sophomore gym class league, and is a member of the orange team. Fischer has a career high of four points a game since joining the orange team, and hopes to continue here success as the season comes to its final weeks. "I hope to inspire others to play this sport, and have as much fun with it as I do" Fischer said. This is why many people find her to be one of the best players in her league.
Last weekend on Saturday November 15. Some friends and I went out to eat to watch the Iowa State basketball game. We decided to go to Buffalo Wild Wings a place well known obviously for wings. Their great food wasn't the only thing that was good though. Their large amount of TV's allowed their customers to enjoy many different games. As well as their kind employees made the experience a great one. |