By Michael Olivero
On September 9th, 2023, Oyster Bay High School held the Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in the gymnasium. The Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony celebrates Oyster Bay alumni who have excelled athletically in Oyster Bay and beyond. I had the privilege of speaking with the head of the committee for the Athletic Hall of Fame, Butch Garrison. The Athletic Hall of Fame began in 2005 and has had ten induction ceremonies since. During the first induction ceremony, fifty-two applicants were inducted into the Hall of Fame. Every other induction ceremony to take place since then has seen around ten.
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By Mia Bencal
2023 was a historic year for Baymen sports; every team made the playoffs. The Harbour Voice would like to recognize the teams and their coaches, along with Athletic Director Eric Bramoff for their dedication to Baymen Sports. Cross Country - Qualifying for state level competition is an honor held only by the Boys’ and Girls’ Cross Country teams this season. Senior Omek Kumar and sophomore Zachary Greene achieved All-County Honorable Mention. Most notably, senior Chris Tardugno was the individual county champion and set a 5k school record with a time of 15:24.62. Both the Girls’ and Boys’ teams were Scholar Team Award winners and Sportsmanship award recipients on top of their running feats. By: Holly Emerson Did you know hurting your back can lead to difficulty with memorization and personality changes? There are four strokes in swimming: butterfly, breaststroke, freestyle, and backstroke. All of the strokes work on different body parts and muscles in your body. Butterfly works on your abs, shoulders, back muscles, hips, and glutes. Breaststroke tones the muscles in your shoulders, triceps, and in your chest muscles. Freestyle works on your deltoids, lats, triceps, and biceps. The last stroke is backstroke. Backstroke works on lats, chest, arms, legs, glutes and core. Although it’s not the hardest stroke, if you are looking to get stronger, the backstroke is better than the rest. If you have back pain, osteoarthritis, or rounded shoulders, the backstroke can help you feel better. For example, those with rounded shoulders suffer from a forward slouch. If you do backstroke correctly you can return your shoulders to their proper alignment and improve your overall posture. The backstroke also builds muscles that support your spine. Those who have osteoarthritis should try to swim three days per week for 45 minutes to minimize pain. The backstroke helps minimize overextension in your spine by keeping your back parallel to the floor. Regardless of the stroke type, aquatic exercise is the best exercise for people who have osteoarthritis because it does not put pressure on your knees, ankles and hips the way jogging and running sometimes can.
The backstroke is also a good way to burn calories and build muscles quickly. You can burn up to 240-355 calories when swimming backstroke for just 30 minutes. The backstroke is also a good way to strengthen your heart without doing a high-impact exercise. Swimming is a low- to medium-impact activity that gives you a great, heart-healthy cardio workout. The water supports your weight as you swim. While burning your calories and strengthening your heart you are doing a whole body workout at the same time. Backstroke works on lats, chest, arms, legs, glutes and core. When you swim consistently on your back you are helping the major muscle groups grow stronger. Over time, you are likely to notice your muscles becoming toned and your strength and muscle mass increasing. Backstroke not only provides you with a lot of health benefits, it's also a relaxing stroke. After doing a long, fast-paced workout, you typically do a cool down workout. Incorporating the backstroke into your cool down can help bring your heart down to a resting heart pace. It also helps to relax the body after more arduous exercise. With all of the benefits associated with incorporating the backstroke into your exercise routine, I hope you give it a try. By: Sierra Nesis
Behind every photo is a story. Behind every photo is a person handling the camera. Behind every person handling the camera is their story. For Oyster Bay High School, that person is Elijah Porter, and this is his story. During our sporting events, all of the wins and losses are not only an experience for the team, but also for Porter as he is the one who captures every moment of the action. He spends his free time photographing events, editing, and, lastly, uploading them online. To many of us, this may sound like an overload of work. However, Porter says that photography is his passion, and, just by glancing at one of his photos, it is clear that this statement holds true. By: Leah Cerami
Franchesca Alejo, a sophomore at Oyster Bay High School, is a busy lady. She is on the high school volleyball team, works a part-time job at Carvel, was the lead in this year’s musical, and even volunteers her time as a catechist in her parish. Amongst her many diverse pursuits is martial arts, an activity that allows her to show a different part of herself than shown in school. In the overlooked sport of Taekwondo, Franchesca has made quite the splash. Although many might not know much about the sport, martial arts is very important to Franchesca, and she has spent many years devoted to her training. By: Rose Lindstrom
After an unforgettable season last year, the varsity softball team began the 2022 season with excitement and an energetic mindset. Welcoming many new players this season, many underclassmen, the girls proved to be a formidable force, working together to play in another astonishing season. By: Alexandra Araya-Lillo
In recent years, there has been debate over whether or not cheerleading, a female-dominated pursuit, is a sport. It is patronizing for cheerleaders’ merits to be questioned in this way when they spend hours perfecting their stunts only to be discredited by people who don’t see their passion worthy of validation. This stigma exists, in part, because some believe that cheerleading is easy. Cheerleaders are often recognized for their appearance, rather than their skills. Their hard work gets overlooked, and they don’t receive the recognition for their dedication to the sport. By: Scarlett Shelley
Aurora Aschettino, a junior at Oyster Bay High School, is an athlete that many look up to. Aschettino is on the varsity fencing team at OBHS. Although she only started fencing a few years ago, since then she has become one of the best foil fencers on Long Island. The Harbour Voice asked Ashettino a few questions about her fencing career, and here are her responses: By: Ryan Barone
Chris Tardugno, a student athlete at Oyster Bay High School, could be on his way to becoming Long Island’s next best runner. Chris trains hard daily to achieve low times to work his way up to becoming the best. Watching Chris rack up achievements during his races is a treat. However, Chris is not only a good athlete, but is also a good friend and teammate. He can often be found cheering on other athletes and teams from the sidelines. Recently, Chris sat down with The Harbour Voice to answer a few questions about his enthusiasm for running and how he has risen to his level of athleticism. By Scarlett Shelley
After 162 games, the Major League Baseball season has come to an end. On Tuesday, November 2, 2021, the Atlanta Braves defeated the Houston Astros, and won their first World Series title since 1995. The Atlanta Braves won the World Series in a six game fight against the Houston Astros. On Sunday, October 31, 2021, the Braves suffered a tough loss, losing 9-5, breaking the spirits of some players and fans; however, the Braves pushed through, destroying the Astros 7-0, and winning four games in this six game series. Bringing their total World Series wins to four, this year’s win is the first for the Braves since 1995. The Braves previously won the World Series in 1914, 1957, and 1995. |
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