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Snow Sports JAM

Snow Sports JAM

January 12, 2023

Grace Nie practices figure skating to prepare for her upcoming events. Nie said skating is costly and hard to find ice rinks.

Participation in uncommon winter sports leads to challenges

Safin Khatri December 18, 2022

When sophomore Grace Nie started figure skating, she fell in love with the sport. “I started (figure skating) when I was in second grade, when I was 8, and I just really fell in love with the sport,...

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Student athletes consider balance of performance, artistry in their sports

Avery Carlisle March 18, 2022

According to gymnast and junior Kendall Powell, many people watch gymnastics for the entertainment aspect but fail to realize the type of athleticism needed for the activity. “Even if I didn’t do...

Take A Spin:
Kendall Erne, figure skater and junior, opens out of her spin and stretches out her leg. Erne said she competes for about half of the year but practices year round. She added that her practices are about two to four hours and take place six times a week; and most of her competitions are in Michigan and Ohio.

CHS figure skaters, former U.S. figure skater elaborate on physicality, commitment needed for success in figure skating

Karolena Zhou December 12, 2019

  While winter is the only time to ice skate for most students, for junior Kendall Erne, it’s a year-round activity. As a competitive ice skater, Erne skates two to four hours per day, six...

Liz Butz, figure skater and freshman, works on her program. She said she does on and off-ice training, as well as cardio workouts and strength training during practice.

Spin it to Win it: Q&A with Elisabeth Butz, figure skater and freshman

Angela Qian May 23, 2019

What level are you in? I’m a novice figure skater. They have it split into qualifying and non-qualifying and senior ladies are like the top level that you see at the olympics, and i’m like two down...

CHS is home to some  of the most talented ice skaters in the region.

CHS is home to some of the most talented ice skaters in the region.

Ben Traylor January 27, 2017

For most teenagers, skating on a Friday night at the Ice Skadium is about winding down after a long week of classes. Others use the opportunity to meet new people and reconnect with old friends. However,...

Breaking the Ice

sports January 23, 2014

The Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, beginning on Feb. 7, feature many sports not necessarily represented at the high school. One of these events, figure skating, is of particular interest to figure skaters...

Freshman Alisha Wang is a nationally ranked competitive figure skater

15min December 13, 2013

When did you first step on the ice? The first time I stepped on the ice rink was when I was about 6 years old. When I first stepped on the ice, all I remember is that it was really scary at first,...

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