GSIS 10 Year Anniversary Yearbook: Memories | Page 44

Kicking with Intent
Elementary Soccer

Yoshiki Sakamoto and Joshua Laroche exchange a highfive while Caleb Kim and Hyungwook Ku run around
energetically during a soccer match. Not only did
students develop soccer skills, they also formed deeper
friendships with each other.

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Excited for
the new season, elementary
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students joined the
soccer team to improve
their soccer skills. Led by Mr.
Porter and Mr. Anderson, the
team aspired to reach new heights.

Elementary students from
third, fourth and fifth grade participated
in the six-week long soccer season. Although
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not formally designated as captains, fifth-graders took up the leadership position and helped the
younger students improve their soccer skills.

When asked about her experience during soccer,
third-grade student Helena Chin said, “I learned how to pass
perfectly and shoot a goal.”

Fourth-grade student Joshua Laroche said, “Soccer
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Coach Porter, provided suggestions such as defensive drills and passing skills
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