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10 By: Corbin Constantineau ON GUARD Sports Editor Another school year has started and has now come to an end. All the feelings and emotions of the students are the same. But the one thing that’s never the same are the people that pass through the halls of Spanaway Lake High School. Every student is individual in their own way. One individual who stands out from the average crowd is Cody Thompson. Thompson is a senior, class of 2006. Who is a hardworking student who’s self discipline has helped him achieved some of the greatest honors that could be awarded in high school. Thompson has Taken many advanced classes including AP European History, Calculus, U.S. Government and Politics. Throughout high school striving to be the best he could be helped Thompson maintain a 3.993 GPA. That makes him the valedictorian for class of 2006. His plans are to attend the University of Washington this fall, which was his fi rst choice of school to go to. Unsure of what classes he will take in college, Thompson would like to have Seniors a career in genetics. But homework and studying were not the only thing Thompson did while in high school. Sports played a big role in his life since elementary. Thompson participates in Cross-Country in the fall, and Soccer in the spring. Starting our with soccer when he was young in elementary, playing all through high school. Then Cross Country in high school. This year Thompson was able to be team captain for the two of the sports. “Cody’s determination is amazing. He strives to do the best in everything in life, and he does a good job at it too.” Thompson’s mom, Sue Thompson, told me at a cross country match in early fall. Between maintaining his high GPA, Being Valedictorian, and competing in sports, I asked Thompson what drives him to be the best he can be. His response was to be sure he’s a great role model for his little brother. That his brother has a great impact on him and makes him strive to be the best big brother he can be. Now that Thompson is done with high school it is time for him to move on By: Kailee Harper In-Depth Editor Standing at 6’2 this left-handed baseball player has high hopes for his future. Jason Sailers, number 13, is hoping to get drafted out of high school. Mainly Salers wants to become a famous pitcher for the Boston Red Sox. “Playing baseball is very important to me. I don’t really care where I go to school as long as I get drafted. If I did just go to college I want to go to Columbia University but that is only if I do not just get Photo Courtsey of Jason Salers and do bigger and better things with his life. First thing to do is college. After that is unsure for everyone including Thompson at this time. But whatever he does he will succeed and go far beyond that. The times have been good here at SLHS. Your leadership skills have made a positive impact on everyone around you. The dedication you brought with you everyday is an inspiration to see. Good luck, Keep on your JUNE 2006 Valedictorian Thompson fi nishes an all-around great senior year drafted,” Salers said. School is not his top priority and is excited to leave this June. Jason Salers is graduating this year from Spanaway Lake High School. Baseball is very important to Jason he had a rocky season but has an amazing strike out record. Although he did not get first place in record of strikeouts he got third place in strikeouts. “I could have definitely beat him at the number of strikeouts. The only reason he got more is because he got more innings pitching. Had I had the same number of innings in I would have had twice as many as him easy,” Salers said about coming in at 3 rd . At the end of the season he had 62 strikeouts. “I feel that Jason Salers was a great pitcher stuck on a bad team. And if Jason would-have been on a team with a good stat record he w o u l d Photos Courtsey of Cody Thompson Salers sails to new heights definitely be talked about for being the best pitcher in the area,” said Todd Keister, assistant coach at Graham-Kapowsin High School. This kid is not just about baseball. Jason and his brother both play in a band. Salers play’s the drums. “I like playing the drums it is fun. I am not that great at it. Play, well, it is just for fun,” Says Salers. Jason Salers really enjoyed shop class. He said that he liked the teacher a lot and that the class was pretty much just fun. Salers uses whatever shampoo is in the shower. He said that he does not really play attention to things like that. “As long as it washes my hair, right?” Said Salers about the shampoo. Jason Salers is an awesome guy and wonderful athlete. He gives 100% in baseball. He is a senior who will be missed. With his good pitching skills and drive to win. There is not doubt you will diffidently see him in the future.
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