Samantha Lee
Sam is a Senior this year leading the cheer team as a co-captain. She has been on the cheer team for the past two years, and her outgoing personality and determination helped our team to finish 3rd in the 2017 KAIAC cheer competition. Her bright smile and humor always created a positive atmosphere during practices, which also bonded the team closer. Other teammates described her as funny, cute, and mother-like. We are sad to see her leave this year, but we are hopeful that she will continue to be a positive influence around others.
Nathan Moyer
Nathan was by far the most improved player on the team this season. He was a huge presence inside the paint and a player that forced other teams to game plan for his size, ability to score, and rebound. Nathan capped off his much improved season with all-tournament honors at ACSC, averaging 12 points and 8 rebounds throughout the tournament.
Andre Lee & Soo Lee
There were a lot of questions going into this season for the Lady Guardians. Coming off a 15/16 season where they finished with an overall record of 17-10 and 3rd place in KAIAC, a lot of people were wondering what would this year's team would look like with only 2 returning players, even the JV team lost most of its players to transfer. But look no further than the two that returned. Used to being the underclassmen, now captains Soo Lee and Andre Lee would lead the way for the young Guardians featuring 4 freshman, 3 Sophomores, 2 Juniors and a Senior, they would be the examples to the other players of the work that goes into the team, but also the love that goes into the team. "They set their marks in the first couple weeks of practices. They were the ones leading drills, they were the ones encouraging teammates, they were the ones setting the tone of the family atmosphere that were wanted to have on this team." stated Coach Davis. And as the season went along and hills and valleys would come and go you could continue to see them trying to improve and pushing the others on the team. This was the most evident in the final KAIAC game when Soo and Andre led the way in a victory over HHS. Andre would pour in a career high 20 points and Soo would add 12 points and 8 assists. Andre would finish the season as the team's second leading scorer at 9 point per game. Soo would lead the team in scoring (10.0), assists (4.1) and steals (6.3) on her way to being named KAIAC All-Conference and All-Tournament, ACSC All-Tournament, along with being named the EAST ASIA ELITE's 1st Annual Girls Basketball Player of the Year.
Mia Callahan
Mia challenged herself this season to be the best she could be. She worked hard at each practice and did not miss a practice and would spend time at home practicing techniques too. She endured through games with injuries and played despite the pain. Mia was often heard saying, "if you need me, I can do it," even if she was exhausted and hurt. Mia started each game with a laugh--and a reminder of which basket was ours 🙂
Ann Kim
Sophomore ​Ann Kim has taken a huge step this year on the varsity girls' volleyball team as the new middle blocker starter this year. She has really performed well as she leads the team in kills and second in blocks. In addition, Ann has increased her leadership role on the court as she leads by example for her young team while always being positive. She hopes to one day become a designer and producer in the United States and her teammate Jungeun Sohn says, "Ann is very funny, tries hard in school, and is a llama for life."
Tommaso Pespani
Tommaso is the defensive leader on the court. His passion for the team’s success and quick judgement skills drives the team forward, and such passion is evident to his coaches, teammates, and the community at large. He has stepped up this season to break the school’s dig record and set for himself a reputation of excellence and dedication for the sport. The team would not be where it is if it were not for Tommaso. His mere presence on the defensive line gives his teammates a sense of unbreakable comfort and trust. As he becomes a senior next year, he is a key player to watch during the coming volleyball games.
Allison Park
Of all the qualities Allison Park brings to the team, her commitment to excellence has been clear this year. Each time she comes off the court, she is eager to know how she can improve, regardless of if she has won or lost. It is this attitude that lead her to a personal record this season of 8-2, the best record of the team. Always eager to encourage her teammates and lead by example, she was the perfect choice this year to be the recipient of the Guardian Award. Her skill and positivity made her an asset to the tennis team this season. -Coach Craft
