Spotlight: Many Hill students participate in lesser-known winter sports

from THN ISSUE 4 2022-23

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In the past, The Hill News has highlighted various teams around campus, ranging from thirds to varsity and girls field hockey to boys wrestling. Yet, many are unaware of those students who participate in atypical sports outside of school. Thus, we decided it was finally time to feature those Hill students who take the time to pursue their interests in lesser-known sports.

By PORTIA TUNG ’26 & VICKY ZHANG ’26 STAFF WRITERS

Kyle Chen ’24- Go-Karting

Chen, a 5th former from Wenzhou, China, has been an avid go-karter for more than five years. Since the sport required a significant amount of practice to perfect the technique, his major challenge was balancing his time. He often found himself having trouble properly splitting his time between being on the track and his academic work.

He enjoyed go-karting because, to him, it was like meditation, a break from the rest of the day.

“Whenever I am on the track, my brain is only focusing on racing,” Chen said. “Go-karting gives me the time and space where I can leave all the trivial thoughts outside of my head and truly enjoy what I am doing.”

Zirinsky is a 3rd former from Schwenksville, Pennsylvania. She has been alpine skiing for more than 11 years. Ever since she was a kid, her dad took her to the slopes, which sparked her interest in the sport. One of her fondest memories was competing in a ski race with her friends in Aspen, Colo. and placing on the podium.

It was a fascinating achievement which allowed Zirinsky and her friends to bond with each other and also achieve new heights with the sport.

“Skiing is a lot more than just a sport, it’s about what it brings and teaches you throughout life,” Zirinsky said. “Skiing has always brought happiness to everyone no matter what they are up against.”

Continued on Page 8 history and coaching in the past. At Westminster, she was the Assistant Head of School, Dean of Students, and Director of Student Life. Before joining the faculty at Westminster, Devaney served as a German teacher, soccer coach, alpine skiing coach, lacrosse coach, dorm parent, and Assistant Director of Admissions at Deerfield Academy.

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