This summer we will feature some 2014 – 2015 school year highlights as well as some of the exciting things that Jenison Public Schools are doing throughout the summer! Please join us each week to discover something new and celebrate a fantastic and exciting school year!
As we prepare for busy mornings, homework and the first scuffs on those brand new school shoes, our high school athletes have been getting ready for their new seasons. Athletic Director, Kevin VanDuyn, says, “Athletics is a great extension of the classroom where hard work, teamwork, character and improvement on a daily basis are keys to a successful season.”
This fall Jenison Athletics will support and root for the following teams:
Varsity sideline cheer
Women’s cross country
Men’s cross country
Varsity, JV and Freshman football
Varsity and JV men’s soccer
Women’s swim and dive
Varsity and JV men’s tennis
Varsity, JV and Freshman volleyball
Varsity and JV men’s water polo
Being a student athlete demands that participants learn time management, dedication and sportsmanship. Coach Malloch adds, “A big part of playing high school athletics is competing at a high level, but it is also about representing your team, family, school, and community. This group of players does that with pride, and it is recognized by other coaches and parents. We were playing in Traverse City for our first tournament, and I had an opposing coach and multiple parents comment about the sportsmanship and fairness [tennis players are their own officials] they exhibited throughout the day of competition. This means a lot when there are other players have emotional fits on the court, and calling shots out that may have been in. I believe that student athletes must be more disciplined now than ever before.”
Of course, all of our contests are important here are some upcoming dates and matches to look forward to:
Thursday, September 3: 1st home varsity football game at 7pm
“The state is making graduation requirements more rigorous, and Jenison High School is a high performing academic school with an outstanding staff and leadership. Athletes need to put their grades first, and then put the time into extracurricular activities. This may come at a price of not being able to work a job, or not being able to socialize with friends as much as they’d like. I am privileged to coach a group of athletes who are committed to their studies, sport, and community.” – Coach Malloch
