Volume XIII; Issue 22
Friday, May 8, 2015
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SIGNING FOR A DREAM Aaron Campbell goes on to play volleyball at the college leval Tom E Johnson ‘15, Sports Editor For most athletes, being able to play the sport they love at the next level is the dream of all dreams. Unfortunately for most, the percentage of high school athletes being able to compete with a scholarship at a respected college or university is relatively low. According to the NCAA, out of the eight million high school athletes, only 496,000 of those will compete at the collegiate level. Aaron Campbell ‘15, will be one of the small percentage of athletes who will bring his game to the next level.
moment I got there I was going to be a Crusader.”
North Greenville University is in NCAA division I competition. Knowing it will be a major step up from high school competition, Campbell is ready to take on the competitive level of collegiate sports. “Although it’ll be
challenging, I’m ready to step up my game.”
Campbell will be studying international business, and handling both school work and sports will be tough. “Practice goes everyday in between classes so it’ll be tough to manage.” NCAA division one sports are rigorous in
both the classroom and on the court. “Everything fell into place and I couldn’t be happier,” Campbell said. “I’m excited to move onto the chapter.”
Left to right: Coaches Becky and Jake Balfour, Aaron Campbell ‘15, and Coach Ed Leonard Photo Credit: Lin Illingworth
Last Thursday, Campbell signed his national letter of intent to bring his talent to North Greenville University in Tigerville, South Carolina. Campbell will bring his three years of playing men’s volleyball to the Crusaders. After only a short visit North Greenville, Campbell knew shortly after arriving that this was the place for him. “The school itself was very welcoming and I already felt like I was part of the team,” he said. “I knew from the
Trees or towers? Sara-J Dapolito ‘15, Staff Writer
Illustration by: Molly McAndrews’ 15
By now the fourth quarter has begun and most college acceptance letters have been received by HBHS seniors. The stress of waiting for responses is mostly over, but now the question seniors are asking themselves is: “Which college should I commit to?” “I think
price, location, interest of study and how the college will set you up later in life are key. Its important to pick the best one to put you in a place you want to be to reach your goals in life” said Joe Demaio ‘15, who will be attending UNH this fall. Cost is one of the most important aspects considered when choosing a college. According to College
Board for the 2014/2015 school year, the average tuition and fees were $31,231 at private colleges, $9,139 for state residents at public colleges,and $22,958 for out of state students attending public universities. The average cost of room and board was $9,804 at a four year public school to $11,188 for private schools. The average debt for a bachelor’s degree is $15,100, an increase of 9% over the past ten years. The location of the college is also a large factor to consider. Students need to choose between staying close to home, spreading across the country, or meeting in the middle. “Well I knew I wanted to stay close, but not too close, and then whatever I wanted to do for a major, and what schools offered it, is what made me decide” said Johnny Robbins ‘15 who will be attending UMass Lowell next fall. “I always wanted to go far away, and I knew I wanted to go out west, and Utah was the only one I got into,” said Kristin Johnson, ‘15, who then laughed at the end statement. Lian Tumas, an HB Alumni said, “Distance mattered to me, and the
amount of options because URI is a university.” Tumas wanted to be “far enough to not come home every weekend but not too far that [she] couldn’t come home.” There is also the question of a city or rural campus, or something in between. Then, students have the option with the number of students attending the school; small medium or large. Lastly, considering the programs of study is important to the students as well. “ I don’t really have any decided direction as to where I want to go. So I’m going to at least a year at NCC right now, but once I’ve decided to move on like past that, I’ve toured like close by colleges like Umass and UNH and stuff. ” Alex Sandin ‘15 says about his future plans. Choosing a college for the next four years is a huge decision for som, and much easier for others. Some students know right away and are completely sure what college they should choose while many other students aren’t sure. Commit day is May 1, so seniors planning to pursue a college education need to make a decision before then.
SPIRIT WEEK IN PICTURES - 2015
Photo Credit: Sarah MacEachen’16 and Kevin Philpot ‘15 The Cavalier Chronicle is produced by Hollis Brookline High School students. The articles published represent the views of the staff and do not represent Hollis Brookline High School, HBHS faculty, or administration. As this publication is intended to be a tool for learning, please bring any concerns related to the newspaper to the attention Adviser Lin Illingworth. She can be reached at lin.illingworth@sau41.org