Clark Chronicle Clark Magnet High School La Crescenta, CA
Issue Date: Thursday, May 02, 2013 Issue: Vol. 15, Issue 8 Last Update: Thursday, May 09, 2013
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At-a-glance

The Chronicle profiles senior athlete standouts
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(June 11, 2004)

Peniel Kim


Q: Why did you choose to play volleyball?
A: Well, I really joined the team because my friend on my football team wanted me to join with him.
Q: What's the longest rally you've been involved in?
A: The longest rally I've been in lasted about 28 hits. It was pretty intense.
Q: Do you plan on pursuing volleyball in the future?
A: No, it's just a high school thing. I really doubt I'll be pursuing this professionally.

Alex Bae

Q: Describe your tennis racquet.
A: It’s a Prince racquet. I still think it’s the best and it’s reliable. I wouldn’t buy a new racquet.
Q: How has playing tennis affected your life?
A: I apply what I learn from tennis to school because it motivates me to compete and be the best I can be.
Q: How do you succeed in tennis?
A: You have to practice every day. Tennis is also a mental sport because you have to know your opponent and his every move.

James Ahn

Q: Why did you choose cross country?
A: It’s the only thing I’m good at.
Q: What was your most exciting race?
A: I’d have to say the Invitational race against Westridge. I barely broke 20 minutes for three miles.
Q: What runner do you look up to?
A: I really look up to Coach Gilliland. He motivated me to try harder and improve my techniques in running.

Peter Sriployrung

Q: Why did you join the swim team?
A: I joined because I didn’t want to take P.E.
Q: Compare your experience of being on the swim team to high school.
A: Doing laps is like busy work. It’s tedious and annoying, but just like high school, you learn how to manage time.
Q: Do you plan to swim on a team in college?
A: No, but I’m definitely going to frolic in the water from time to time.

William Brower

Q: How do you like speedos?
A: They’re snug... and comfortable.
Q: How do you practice for water polo?
A: We practice every day from 2 to 5. We do drills, passes, swimming laps and sometimes scrimmaging.
Q: Have you won any awards?
A: (Laughs) Well, I didn’t do too well this year...

Yumi Choi

Q: Why did you decide to join the tennis team?
A: I joined because I thought it’d be fun to play in a team.
Q: Did playing on the tennis team take a lot of your studying time?
A: It did, but I managed.
Q: What do you remember most about being on the team?
A: I’ll miss going out to matches.

Neftali Aguilera

Q:What positions do you play?
A: Forward, midfield, defense.
Q: What’s the most you’ve scored in one game?
A: Four goals.
Q: How do you practice?
A: Just by myself, doing drills, going to the park playing random people. Just testing my skills.

Darron Baida

Q: How long have you been playing football?
A: Four years in high school and one year before that.
Q: What are some perks of being on the football team?
A: You get to be the center of attention at games on Friday evenings and girls talk to you more often.
Q: How does it feel inside a complete football uniform?
A: Hot and uncomfortable.

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