Both physical and mental ability contribute to natural athleticism

February 14, 2012 • Etta Harkness Bartholdi, Staff Writer  
Filed under Cross Country and Track, Skiing, Sports

Physical ability, mental endurance, and the love of your sport are the essential parts of being a successful athlete.  Natural athleticism is not just being built for a sport; you also have to have the mental drive and determination to push yourself and want to succeed. South High School is home to... Read more »

Senior Sally Donovan wins races, inspires team members

December 22, 2011 • Amin Amin, Staff writer  
Filed under Cross Country and Track, Skiing, Sports

As senior Sally Donovan steps to the line to start a race or gets ready to begin a soccer game, she is calm and relaxed. Donovan is a natural athlete, who was born to compete, and always wants to give it her all for that win. Donovan has been an athlete for many years and it doesn’t seem she is stopping... Read more »

South sports teams look forward to the upcoming season

December 1, 2011 • Louisa Lincoln, Sports editor  
Filed under Adapted Sports, Basketball, Cross Country and Track, Skiing, Sports, Swimming, Uncategorized, Wrestling

Well, South High, it’s that time of year again! Pretty soon, there will be a foot of snow on the ground, the lakes will be frozen over, and 10 degrees will be the daily high temperature, if we’re lucky. It’s time to dust off those skis and skates, break out the basketball, and get ready for winter... Read more »

Shin splints don’t keep South runner from state

October 29, 2011 • Grace Gessner, Staff writer  
Filed under Cross Country and Track, Sports

Cross country runner senior Sally Donovan made state this year running coming in third while running with shin splints. Last spring she had shin splints as well, and it kept her from training during the summer. She now knows how to deal with them, and still feels confident running with them. “I know... Read more »

City championships are on the horizon for the cross-country running team

October 19, 2010 • Katie Jerome  
Filed under Cross Country and Track, Sports

Memebers of the cross country running team participate in the Miller Relays on October 12. There are the sounds of teammates, coaches, fans, and parents cheering on the competitors. There are the sights of sweaty, determined, and hardworking runners. They are trying their hardest to get a faster race... Read more »