Sports Scoop
By Luke Pamer
Senior Spotlight:
Jerry Schwartz - Track,
Cross Country, Basketball
he said, but something he pointed out
was the trips the basketball team has
taken together. “There have been so
many memories over the years so it’s
Jerry Schwartz is a normal high
school kid. Like everyone else he enjoys tough to single out a favorite. I really
hanging out with his friends outside of enjoyed the summer trips we made to
Valparaiso and The Wisconsin Dells,
school and considers himself a bit of a
video gamer. However, it is his dedica- along with competing at regional’s last
year with a great group of seniors.”
tion and ability to see future life lesSchwartz was quick to mention
sons that separates him from the rest
one of major reasons for sticking with
of his classmates.
the sport has been Westview head
Schwartz is going to be a part of
coach, Rob Yoder. “Rob makes sure that
the Westview basketball program for
every player knows he’s a big part of
his fourth year running this season.
the team. He always pushes us to con“I’ve always had a love for the game
tribute to the team in any way possible.
and being a part of the Westview basketball team is something I take pride He prepares us mentally and physically
for every game. Playing for a coach like
in. Being a part of the team is always
fun, and it’s an experience that can’t be Rob gives the team an opportunity to
relived once you’re out of high school,” reach its full potential,” said Schwartz.
Schwartz’s full potential will have
said Schwartz.
His favorite memory from his four a chance to truly showcase itself this
years with the team may still lie ahead season. His playing time will increase
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tremendously due to the graduation
of last years senior class. “I’m looking
forward to competing in front of the
home crowd and hopefully giving the
players, coaches, and fans what they
want, which is wins. The intensity
level reached in some of the games is
competition at its best. Knowing that
I can make a difference and help my
teammates out makes it even better,”
Schwartz said.
Schwartz isn’t only a one sport
athlete. He has also ran cross country
the past three years as well as being a
part of the Westview track team. He
has made it to the state track meets
the past two years and will without a
doubt make it back again for his senior
season.
He is also a very good student and
has been near the top of his class all
four years during his time at Westview. His favorite high school class
was his advanced US history class with
Mr. Glassman. “We did a lot of work,
mostly homework, so we had some free
time in class which always calls for
eventful times with friends.” Schwartz
has really enjoyed his time at Westview
and is thankful for the lessons he has
learned. “Being at Westview has really
taught me the value of hard work and
dedication. Westview stresses academics and also has very competitive
athletics.”
Schwartz is planning on attending
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