By — Matthew Stone
Balance is often a goal for many, in work, in school, and in life. As a high school student, you have not yet been thrust into the confusing whirlwind of reality, but that does not mean that balance is not important.
As a high schooler myself, I often struggle with balancing my schoolwork, ensuring I keep my grades up, making my parents happy, and keeping teacher’s opinions of myself high. I have also been a high school athlete, running cross country all four years at Roswell, which added to the intensity with which I had to balance my life.
There is, however, a rewarding aspect of living in this fashion, making yourself and the people around you proud, a common goal for high school athletes.
I have my own story and perspective on being a teenage athlete, but I wanted to gather other students to be able to understand the struggles and triumphs that other student athletes go through in high school.
To achieve this, I talked to athletes from some of the major sports that are covered here at Score Atlanta, to truly find out what goes into successfully balancing your life both in the classroom and in your sport.
How do you prioritize your time between practices, games, schoolwork, and social time?
David Blanton, Roswell High School, Soccer, Senior: I try and prioritize my schoolwork first for the most part but other the years I have created a system for myself so that I am able to still get my work done if I have practice and games that intrude on that time. After either practice or a game, if I have work to do I work towards doing it immediately after I am done eating, showering, etc. Social time usually comes last for me, and I fit it in on the weekends when I generally have more time.
Charlie Bridges, Roswell High School, Cross Country/Track and Field, Senior: To prioritize my time through my daily life, I like to always keep my head in the positive direction by always doing productive things that push me towards my goals. I avoid distractions and other negative things to set myself up for the future.
Jack Garrett, Blessed Trinity, Wrestling, Senior: Having a calendar and knowing what is coming up so you can plan accordingly is very important. I always prioritize things that I know I have to show up to and be at like school and athletic events. After I know when I will be at these things I can’t miss, I can decide what I’ll do in my free time.
Emily Buck, Roswell High School, Tennis, Senior: Prioritizing time between school, tennis, social life, and work has proven to be difficult for me on multiple occasions. It’s easy to get overwhelmed during the tennis season especially when I feel like I have spread myself too thin. That’s why I believe that organization and planning prior to the week beginning is extremely helpful when it comes to organizing my time. That way I can plan which days I have practices and matches on, what days I need to work, and what days I have available to hang out with my family and friends that week.
Jackson Taylor, Walton High School, Baseball, Junior: For me, my schoolwork comes first before my sports and social time. I try to do my assignments or study in advance if I know I have a long practice or game. During the season, it gets hard to plan, so sometimes staying up late doing assignments is necessary. Social time gets tough in season because you have other priorities to get done first, but personally, it makes me appreciate the moments with my friends more.
Kenneth “KJ” Smith, Roswell High School, Football, Senior: Time management is a very important skill, the best way I prioritize my time is honestly taking care of school then getting to football. At the end of the day, you can’t play ball if you’re not eligible.
Sam Friedman, Roswell High School, Golf, Senior: I like to create a schedule at the beginning of each week so that I know how much time I have in each category knowing that my schoolwork comes first over the other tasks.
Can you share any strategies you can use to stay organized and manage your schedule effectively?
David Blanton, Roswell High School, Soccer, Senior: Depending on what sticks with you as a student athlete it is important that you can have what you need to do planned out and preferably in order, so that you have an organized schedule. Whether it be writing it down, putting down reminders, or even just taking a small amount of time and thinking to yourself what you need to do to get everything you need to get done in an effective way.
Charlie Bridges, Roswell High School, Cross Country/Track and Field, Senior: To stay organized and manage my time wisely I do simple things like having routines that keep me in check and help me get ready for the day. I also like to reflect on my day every night and learn on how I can grow to be a better person whether it’s from reading, praying, journaling, etc.
Jack Garrett, Blessed Trinity, Wrestling, Senior: Making sure you have a calendar showing what you have coming up helps a lot. Also setting deadlines for yourself can help you to not procrastinate getting things done. Also, make sure to not spread yourself too thin and leave personal time in your schedule.
Emily Buck, Roswell High School, Tennis, Senior: I have found that using a planner to mark which days I have practices, matches, and assessments prior to the week beginning has made both my school and tennis life much more organized. It helps me plan which days I need to study for certain classes and helps me work around my tennis schedule.
Jackson Taylor, Walton High School, Baseball, Junior: Most teachers post their weekly schedule ahead of time, so by just looking you get a good idea of the workload for the week really helps. Doing schoolwork ahead of the due date is tough for a lot of people including me, but doing assignments ahead of time helps me save sleep and free up my schedule.
Kenneth “KJ” Smith, Roswell High School, Football, Senior: The strategy that was the most effective for me in high school was putting events & assignments on a calendar in advance and setting reminders for myself. Being able to stay ahead and on top of my studies as well as preparation, so that I never feel overwhelmed or underprepared.
Sam Friedman, Roswell High School, Golf, Senior: Keeping a schedule on paper versus keeping it on my phone helps me because I like being able to see it all in front of me rather than having to click on things.
Have you faced any challenges in maintaining a healthy lifestyle or academic performance while juggling the demands of being a student athlete?
David Blanton, Roswell High School, Soccer, Senior: I have had times where I have struggled managing my time when I have a heavy workload in school, but still have soccer practices to attend to which take time out of my day and possible study/homework time. Especially in my earlier years of high school I have faced these situations and sometimes lead to not getting all my work done in the time required.
Charlie Bridges, Roswell High School, Cross Country/Track and Field, Senior: Yes, time crunching from events has caused stuff to build up over time making me unprepared for the things to come. To minimize this problem, I have started to plan towards the future and avoid procrastination to keep a stable and balanced lifestyle through nutrition and sleep.
Jack Garrett, Blessed Trinity, Wrestling, Senior: Yes, being a student-athlete is not easy, and it comes with many challenges. Finding a balance between school and sports takes practice and there is sacrifice because of the time commitment to sports. It is not easy to get caught up in school when you miss classes for athletic events. It’s also hard to hang out with friends when you are in a gym all weekend and you don’t get home till 6 p.m. on weekdays.
Emily Buck, Roswell High School, Tennis, Senior: I have found it difficult to get adequate sleep on most nights during tennis season just because the demand for school and sports is so high. On average I probably have at least an hour of homework each night and matches can last anywhere from four to six hours. (including warmups, and sometimes travel for away matches). So, homework and matches unfortunately can leave little time for rest.
Jackson Taylor, Walton High School, Baseball, Junior: Every athlete has had moments where they sacrifice either social time, sleep, or even schoolwork for their sport. For instance, when a game is played far away, occasionally you just don’t have time to do an assignment. Or there might be a big event going on, but since you’re in season, you can’t go.
Kenneth “KJ” Smith, Roswell High School, Football, Senior: The biggest challenges are mental especially as a student athlete. Being overwhelmed is a real battle athletes go through. I have faced my fair share, it’s easy to get through that time when you have a strong support system to lean on.
Sam Friedman, Roswell High School, Golf, Senior: Yes, I would usually stay up late trying to cram my homework or projects late into the night.
What role do your teammates play in supporting each other academically and athletically?
David Blanton, Roswell High School, Soccer, Senior: My teammates hold an important role in supporting me and my other teammates with my performances on the field and in school. I have had times where my teammates may check up on me and see how I am doing in school if we have the same class and if I need help, they have been there for me to help. On the field my teammates excel in communicating and telling me when I am doing well to boost my performance even more and if I’m not performing well, they tell me and give me input on what I am doing and motivate me to perform at the level they know I can play at.
Charlie Bridges, Roswell High School, Cross Country/ Track and Field, Senior: I mainly play a role towards the younger teammates by setting a good example and always lending a hand. Many kids are scared at first when they come to the sport as a freshman and having an older kid guide them can be very useful in the process. With everyone all around, supporting and being there for them goes a long way when growing their team through a moral aspect.
Jack Garrett, Blessed Trinity, Wrestling, Senior: They play a significant role in supporting me on and off the mat. They are the few people that understand the grind that you are going through, and it is nice to know that you aren’t the only one struggling. They also give me motivation because I do not want to let them down. In the classroom, they are very helpful too. We all understand that we are students first and athletes second. They help me stay on top of my work and make sure I am as prepared as I can be.
Emily Buck, Roswell High School, Tennis, Senior: My teammates are some of the most supportive people I know on and off the court. My coach is a strict rule follower and will not hesitate to bench us if our grades are not up to par. This is why during the season if some players take the same classes we hold study sessions together before big assessments. Or if one of us is struggling with a specific stroke or serve some of us will stay after practices and work on it more with each other. At the end of the day, we all just want to see each other excel academically and athletically.
Jackson Taylor, Walton High School, Baseball, Junior: Everyone thinks about a good teammate as one who picks you up, or helps you get better at your sport. However, the best teammates are the ones to continue to push you even after a good game and help you build on your successes. Academically, teammates provide a good study outlet or help with a project.
Kenneth “KJ” Smith, Roswell High School, Football, Senior: I feel as if your teammates are your biggest fans as well as biggest critics, which is a blessing. Academically it’s nice knowing everyone is supportive and willing to assist in any way they can if someone is struggling with a subject. Athletically I feel as if my teammates do a great job of boosting my confidence, but also being able to thicken your skin. Playing high-level sports, you must have tough skin to be successful.
Sam Friedman, Roswell High School, Golf, Senior: My teammates are also my friends in classes so we can support each other by telling each other information about either the test we have the next day or the sporting game that we have the next day and staying positive towards the subject.
What sacrifices have you made to excel in your sport and the classroom?
David Blanton, Roswell High School, Soccer, Senior: There have been several occasions where I have skipped out on social events to elevate my game and work towards becoming better and better. These sacrifices have helped me a lot in the long run, and I am glad that I have been able to push myself to become better and not comfortable with where I am right now. Academically in the past I have had to tell my coach and be transparent about my grades and let them know I need to take a day off to do my schoolwork so that I can get back on track with exceling in both school and soccer.
Charlie Bridges, Roswell High School, Cross Country/Track and Field, Senior: In order to put athletics and academics first, I’ve had to sacrifice many things especially on the social side, whether it’s having a sleepover or going to a party I always make sure to put the things that develop me ahead of others in order to get my priorities straight and move towards my goals.
Jack Garrett, Blessed Trinity, Wrestling, Senior: This year I set a goal to win state and I knew that this would take a lot of sacrifice. Especially in wrestling because what you do off the mat can affect you so much on the mat. I knew this going into this season and I had to stop going out to eat completely and only cook from home. I could not go out and hang with my friends nearly as much. I had to constantly watch what I ate because of the strict diet I was on.
Emily Buck, Roswell High School, Tennis, Senior: Like I said in question No. 3, one of the biggest challenges has been the battle between prioritizing school, tennis, and sleep. Unfortunately, my rest is usually the thing that is sacrificed the most. During the tennis season my biggest concerns are usually playing well so that I can maintain my position on the court, and performing well in school so I can also be played in matches and not get benched. This makes my sleep the most trivial concern during the season.
Jackson Taylor, Walton High School, Baseball, Junior: The biggest sacrifice for me must be the social aspect. Trying to successfully manage school and sports gets difficult when finding time to spend quality moments with friends. There are many instances where I’ve had to cancel at the last minute due to a practice rescheduling or something academic related comes up.
Kenneth “KJ” Smith, Roswell High School, Football, Senior: I’ve disconnected myself from social media, as well as being really family oriented. I only communicate with a couple people daily. I could count on my hand how many.
Sam Friedman, Roswell High School, Golf, Senior: Balancing golf and academics requires sacrifices, such as foregoing social events to practice or study. It often means early mornings at the driving range before school and late nights studying after tournaments. It’s about prioritizing goals and making choices that align with long-term success.
How do you find the motivation to stay dedicated to your sport, especially when you may not be performing the best?
David Blanton, Roswell High School, Soccer, Senior: I always think of how far I have come in soccer and how much I have improved and continue to improve. In games when I am not doing the best I think of times where I have been at my best to become confident in my ability as I have performed at a very high level many times before and that not performing that well at a given time is just temporary and is something I can change.
Charlie Bridges, Roswell High School, Cross Country/Track and Field, Senior: When things get down whether you’re falling short towards expectations or you are being dragged down by an injury, it is important to stay true to yourself and remember why you started. Recovering and learning more is the answer to performing to the best of your ability destroying the mental block keeping you from reaching your maximum potential.
Jack Garrett, Blessed Trinity, Wrestling, Senior: Setting realistic goals for myself helps to stay motivated during the season. My goal this year was to win state and I was going to do whatever it took to complete this goal. I would train harder than anyone I know and be as incorporated and infatuated with the sport as possible. My only focus was to win, for a couple of months there all I did outside of school was eat, sleep, and wrestle. Knowing that I was working harder than any of my opponents helped to give me confidence in my training. Even if I faced a loss, I knew that I was training harder than them and I could beat them later. I also used this as an opportunity to learn and get even better from this.
Emily Buck, Roswell High School, Tennis, Senior: Although it may not seem like it, tennis is one of the more internally competitive sports at Roswell. What I mean by this is there is a high demand for spots on the team but very few available. Our average tennis team ranges from about nine to eleven players and there are only seven spots available to play in. So, whenever I’m not feeling motivated at practice or during a match it is easy to remind myself that there is someone who is willing to replace me and that having my spot as a starter is a privilege that must be earned.
Jackson Taylor, Walton High School, Baseball, Junior: Confidence in your skills and capabilities can help drive a person to get better. When I underperform, the thought that I know I can be better drives me to improve and practice with intent.
Kenneth “KJ” Smith, Roswell High School, Football, Senior: I constantly stay motivated because my “why” & reason I play this game is bigger than myself.
Sam Friedman, Roswell High School, Golf, Senior: When facing challenges in golf or academics, I remind myself of my long-term goals and the progress I’ve made. I focus on the process rather than immediate outcomes, recognizing that setbacks are opportunities for growth.
Can you share any advice for other high school student athletes?
David Blanton, Roswell High School, Soccer, Senior: Staying on top of your schoolwork is as important if not more important than your sports especially when you are looking to take your sport to the collegiate level. Because if you can perform on the field and focus on your schoolwork at the same time and do just as good or better than your sport, it will attract so many high-level schools, and the outcome will feel very rewarding. Even if you are not trying to continue to play your sport in college, the same applies as if you can balance your sports and school when you get into college and only have school to focus on, you will become very accomplished in your classes.
Charlie Bridges, Roswell High School, Cross Country/Track and Field, Senior: Be true to yourself and don’t change for anybody. Push through adversity and be the best you can possibly be.
Jack Garrett, Blessed Trinity, Wrestling, Senior: My advice to other student-athletes is to set goals and do the things necessary to accomplish them. I would also tell them to learn from failure and not to fear it. My final thing is to surround yourself with people who have the same goals as you.
Emily Buck, Roswell High School, Tennis, Senior: My advice to upcoming high school athletes is just to not over schedule yourself. Take classes you know you can balance out with your sport, and just enjoy it while you can. Four years can fly.
Jackson Taylor, Walton High School, Baseball, Junior: When you’re playing a sport, the season can feel very long and dragging. The best way to keep progressing if you want to get to the next level is to be better than you were the day before. Even if you aren’t improving, the growth mindset of “I am going to be better than yesterday” will help break the repetitive cycle of high school sports.
Kenneth “KJ” Smith, Roswell High School, Football, Senior: Stay focused! That dream was put in your mind for a reason!
Sam Friedman, Roswell High School, Golf, Senior: My advice to fellow high school student athletes is to prioritize time management, communication, and self-care. Balancing sports and academics require discipline and organization
Which sport do you think is the hardest to balance with being a student? Why?
David Blanton, Roswell High School, Soccer, Senior: I think soccer is the hardest sport to balance with being a student because you have not only your high school season but even more importantly your club season. Club season for soccer takes up a lot of your time as you often practice three to four times a week and have two games most of the time on weekends. This makes it very hard to balance schoolwork and enjoy time with your friends as free time is very limited.
Charlie Bridges, Roswell High School, Cross Country/Track and Field, Senior: I think the hardest sport to balance with being a student is wrestling. Even though I’ve never done it, I’ve heard about how tiring and hard the practices are along with staying at meets for the whole day. I think this would be the hardest sport to deal with while trying to excel as a student.
Jack Garrett, Blessed Trinity, Wrestling, Senior: I might be a little biased, but I think it is wrestling because of the amount it affects you off the mat. I have played football, ran track, and cross country yet none of them even got close to the mental and physical toughness it took to be the best wrestler. Not being able to eat more than a bar and a sip of water for two or more days is draining on the mind and body. It affects your relationships with your friends and family. It also makes school much harder when it comes to paying attention and trying to learn. It is also a massive time commitment that takes up all my weekends and my school day now lasts from 7:45 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Emily Buck, Roswell High School, Tennis, Senior: Although I have had trouble balancing my sport and school, from an outsider’s perspective I would have to say either baseball or football. Both of which have very demanding practice and game schedules as well as a good bit of traveling. They both just seem very time-consuming, and a lot of dedication is required to play both of those sports.
Jackson Taylor, Walton High School, Baseball, Junior: From an outsider perspective, I’d say football has the hardest time balancing being a student athlete because of how much time you spend off the field working out, watching film, and doing team related activities. I feel like the stereotype that football players take easy classes because they are not very smart isn’t so true. Usually, they couldn’t manage rigorous courses anyway, so they’ve never had to push themselves academically.
Kenneth “KJ” Smith, Roswell High School, Football, Senior: I couldn’t pick a sport simply because I do not know the mental toll each sport has on everyone.
Sam Friedman, Roswell High School, Golf, Senior: Golf can be challenging to balance with academics due to its individual nature and the time commitment required for practice and tournaments. Unlike team sports with set practice schedules, golf often requires flexibility and self-discipline.
If you have had a coach as a teacher, do you enjoy it? If not, how has your relationship with your coach helped you in your personal life?
David Blanton, Roswell High School, Soccer, Senior: My relationship with my club soccer coach has helped me a lot in my personal life. He is very competitive and has implemented in me how important it is to excel in everything I do to put me in the best position for my future. Throughout my recruiting process for college, he was always there to help me communicate with coaches, and what to do to attract schools to recruit me by making me confident in my ability to perform.
Charlie Bridges, Roswell High School, Cross Country/Track and Field, Senior: I don’t think I would enjoy it; I like having teachers and coaches separate as they both do different things for me. My coach has helped me with my personal life by teaching me life lessons and dedication along with where hard work ethic will take you if you stick with it.
Jack Garrett, Blessed Trinity, Wrestling, Senior: I did enjoy having a coach as a teacher because they understand your struggles and why you miss school days. We also have a better connection with each other because of the amount of time we spend together. My teachers seemed to like me better when they were my coaches because they got to see my true personality when we were out on the wrestling mat.
Emily Buck, Roswell High School, Tennis, Senior: Yes! My sophomore year I had my math teacher as my tennis coach and personally I loved it. It helped me grow a closer relationship with her and I was always able to discuss both tennis and math when her whenever it was needed. I am still very close with her to this day and it’s nice to know that her door is always open to me!
Jackson Taylor, Walton High School, Baseball, Junior: I enjoyed having a coach as a teacher because it created a more personal interest in the class and material. It was almost like I had more of an interest in the class because I wanted to make my coach proud and show them what I can do.
Kenneth “KJ” Smith, Roswell High School, Football, Senior: My coaches were not my teachers on paper, but the way they’ve helped teach me the game of life is something I will forever be grateful for.
Sam Friedman, Roswell High School, Golf, Senior: While I haven’t had a coach who was also a teacher, the relationship with my golf coach has been instrumental in my personal growth. Their mentorship, guidance, and encouragement have not only improved my skills on the course but also helped me develop valuable life skills.
How has your family played a part in your success in your sport, and high school life?
David Blanton, Roswell High School, Soccer, Senior: My parents have played a big role in my success as they have always worked to keep me on track with school and in soccer by pushing me to achieve what they know I can. My siblings have also always been there for me to help with my school, especially my older sister. My brother who plays college soccer has always given me a goal to achieve as I work to be as good and even better than him to reach the goals he has, and I have learned a lot from him in my soccer career.
Charlie Bridges, Roswell High School, Cross Country/Track and Field, Senior: Yes, my family has always been supportive of me in ways like helping me through hard times when I felt like giving up, from always showing up to my meets to support me no matter how far away they were, and lastly giving me advice and motivating me to grow and be better every day.
Jack Garrett, Blessed Trinity, Wrestling, Senior: They play a massive role in my life, and I could not have done anything without them. They would help me with my diet, and support me at all my tournaments, and if I needed them, they were always there for me. They know how to push me to be the best I can, and they know how to get me motivated. Without them, I would not have had success in the way I did.
Emily Buck, Roswell High School, Tennis, Senior: My family, especially my mom, have played a huge role in my success in both my tennis and high school life! My mom prioritizes attending all my matches, home or away. She is also my biggest motivator when it comes to my grades and always reminds me that I’m a “student-athlete” and no matter how important a match or practice is, school should always come first.
Jackson Taylor, Walton High School, Baseball, Junior: I am very grateful for my family’s role in my sport. My parents especially are my biggest supporters, and it’s always good to have people to look towards in unstable times. Parents are the ones that set you up for success in ways like paying for training lessons, putting you on a good club team and giving you advice on how to improve.
Kenneth “KJ” Smith, Roswell High School, Football, Senior: My family is the reason why I am who I am. My biggest support system!
Sam Friedman, Roswell High School, Golf, Senior: My parents have helped push me through my season.
What is your favorite memory related to your sport?
David Blanton, Roswell High School, Soccer, Senior: My favorite memory I have related to my sport is going to the ECNL National Training camp with some of the best soccer players in the country and being named one of the best 11 players out of the camp.
Charlie Bridges, Roswell High School, Cross Country/Track and Field, Senior: My favorite memory in my sport is going to cross country camp over the summer as I got to build forever bonds with my teammates along with improving as an athlete learning more about training, recovery, and how to be better every day.
Jack Garrett, Blessed Trinity, Wrestling, Senior: my favorite memory in this sport is winning state with all my friends and teammates in the stands cheering me on. I also love our tradition of shaving our heads at state.
Emily Buck, Roswell High School, Tennis, Senior: My favorite memory of my sport was probably winning the state tournament in Lagrange, Georgia this year! It is the first time we have won this tournament in over 10 years, and it was an exciting and rewarding moment for me as a tennis player and as a senior on the team.
Jackson Taylor, Walton High School, Baseball, Junior: I grew up playing baseball, so when I was younger, baseball in the summer was the most exciting time. My favorite memories were the trips that me and my teammates used to take in the summer for tournaments.
Kenneth “KJ” Smith, Roswell High School, Football, Senior: Elite 8 playoff game at Thomas County Central High school in 2022. We were down 6-20 going into halftime against the number 2 team in our classification at the time. In their home stadium 5hrs away from Roswell. We came back and won 42-35.
Sam Friedman, Roswell High School, Golf, Senior: one of my favorite memories is playing with my friends on the different courses and playing a super nice course.
What is your favorite hobby outside of your sport?
David Blanton, Roswell High School, Soccer, Senior: My favorite hobby outside of school is going to new places especially downtown areas, and shopping for clothes and shoes in those places.
Charlie Bridges, Roswell High School, Cross Country/Track and Field, Senior: My favorite hobby outside of my sport is going out and exploring nature. I like to photograph nature along with the beauty the world has to offer.
Jack Garrett, Blessed Trinity, Wrestling, Senior: Outside of wrestling, I do enjoy the outdoors like hunting, fishing, hiking, and going on walks. I also enjoy going to the gym when I’m out of season. Besides that, I am a movie connoisseur and I enjoy hanging out with friends.
Emily Buck, Roswell High School, Tennis, Senior: Honestly my favorite hobby outside of tennis is probably pickle ball. Even though many people might think they are very similar, I see tennis as a sport that I must commit to and devote a good bit of time to, while pickle ball is a sport that I can really play with almost anyone and is much more laid back.
Jackson Taylor, Walton High School, Baseball, Junior: My favorite hobby must be just spending good time with my friends. Ironically, most of this time includes watching sports or talking about sports with my friends.
Kenneth “KJ” Smith, Roswell High School, Football, Senior: Currently my favorite hobby is watching TV shows, I’ve started to get more into reading as of lately.
Sam Friedman, Roswell High School, Golf, Senior: Outside of golf, I enjoy spending time outdoors, whether hiking, fishing, or simply enjoying nature. Engaging in activities that provide relaxation and rejuvenation is essential for maintaining balance and well-being.
If you were stranded on an island, and you could only listen to three songs for the rest of your life, which songs would you choose?
David Blanton, Roswell High School, Soccer, Senior: First World Problems/ Nobody Carez by Brent Faiyaz. Jamming by Bob Marley and The Wailers. Summer Over Interlude by Drake
Charlie Bridges, Roswell High School, Cross Country/Track and Field, Senior: If I could only listen to three songs on a deserted island they would be, It’s Called: Freefall, Born to Die, and Habits as these songs hype me up and keep me happy through the dark times.
Jack Garrett, Blessed Trinity, Wrestling, Senior: I would choose On the Road Again by Willie Nelson, snow by Zach Bryan, and Vienna by Billy Joel
Emily Buck, Roswell High School, Tennis, Senior: Piano Man by Billy Joel, Mr. Brightside by The Killers, and Jamming by Bob Marley and The Wailers
Jackson Taylor, Walton High School, Baseball, Junior: Superstar by Lupe Fiasco, Sundress by A$AP Rocky, Circles by Post Malone
Kenneth “KJ” Smith, Roswell High School, Football, Senior: “Never would’ve made it” by Marvin Sapp “The Best in Me” by Marvin Sapp “Pound Cake / Paris Morton Music 2” by Drake
Sam Friedman, Roswell High School, Golf, Senior: If I were stranded on an island, the three songs l would choose to listen to for the rest of my life would be “Sweet Child o’ Mine” by Guns N’ Roses, “Hotel California” by Eagles, and “Wonderwall” by Oasis
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