Persuasive Essay On High School Sports

Strait A’s amazing stamina, the urge to practice everything. I feel like Steve Jobbs! Where on earth did this come from? Tara receives her test. She got an A+ with basketball games drawn on each problem that she had to take longer on. Tara is currently in high school basketball, she is in 3 AP classes and has straight A’s. She glances over to her neighbor Jamie, who is currently not in any type of athletics, got a C+. “ I can’t believe that I bombed this?!” She quietly shrieks to herself. Horror and disgust is written plainly on her face. There is a ranking system used for student. A thriver is a student the excellence through school and works very hard to get it. Whereas a diver is a student that ultimately fail through school and slacks off during school. Many people believe that high school athletes are just a bunch of meat heads. Those people are not looking at a true athlete. Those who are the cowardly lion, and shy away from the expectations of not only school but …show more content…
These people do not realize that athletics may be what is keeping them from failing every class. Bousso Mbaye who is 13 and attends Falcon Creek Middle School. Believes that the key to her success and happiness is athletics. “ In what ways has athletics helped you throughout your life?” Our top reporter Nancy becklworth asks. “ My parents most likely don’t notice but everyday after I practice I am beaming and jumping with happiness. During my classes I have one motivation that will help me push through all my classes and hardships. I can admit that somedays I feel very stress induced because of practice and school.” She ends with a sigh. “ Do you know any person that uses athletics to help them with school?” Beclworth asks. “ Many of my friends use sports to their advantage and it will bring them joy and motivation.” “ Thank you for your time.” The interview