Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“Stop worrying about whether you’re going to win or lose and focus your full attention on what’s happening right this moment.”

-Phil Jackson

11 World Championships-Coach

2 World Championships-Player

2 High School Championships-Player

I agree with Phil. You should be focused on what you are doing right now and not on what could happen. If you don’t focus on the present, the lack of focus will affect the outcome of your future. When you focus more, there is a higher probability that you will be able to receive the outcome that you want. For example, if you want to win a stuffed animal at the skill games in the carnival, you need to focus on the game that you are playing and not let your mind wander off to what might happen. When focused, you clear your mind and you go for what you want and the concentration is key to winning at anything. So keep your focus and you will be able to achieve your victory.

Phil Jackson

Summary/Reflection

Summary/Reflection

This story is about a young sophomore named Jenna Huff that won the “Extreme “Sportsmanship” Award from the U.S. Olympic Committee. She helped another girl Deb finish the race even though she was going to pass her and go to state playoffs. She stopped and helped her cross the finish line one step in front of her to make sure that Deb would win.

I think that this is a great example of sportsmanship. This really is a touching story knowing that someone would give up a chance to win the race and win to help someone else who deserves it. She knew that she deserved to win, and she knew that she was badly hurt. She chose the right and knew what she had to do. I admire Jenna for doing what no one else would have done. She really did deserve that award.