The competition was fierce at this year’s EES/EMHS talent show. With a huge group of participants, twenty one acts in total, much of the scoring came right down to the wire. In the Elementary category Delana Smith placed third with a gymnastics floor routine, Drew Mandeville placed second performing a monologue, and Bryceton Wilkens brought down the house dancing to “Can’t Stop the Feeling” by Justin Timberlake. In the Middle/Senior High competition,third place was claimed by Mikayla Allen, Nicole Hitchcock, and Mikayla Peters, who sang and danced to “Sad Song” by We The Kings. Coming in second was Haylee Irvin, who sang “Just the Way You Are” by Bruno Mars. Finally, in first place came Mikki Gifford and Naomi Haight, who took second in last years competition, who sang and played guitar to “The Middle” by Jimmy Eat World. With the amount of young talent who competed this year, we’re sure to see the Talent Show tradition continue on next fall!
Academic Bowl Starts Strong
This fall, the EHS Academic Bowl team has been working hard to prepare for their season. So far, their hard work has paid off. Led by their coach, Mrs. Ludwig, the team has won their first two matches against Gowanda and Randolph respectively. Naomi Haight was named MVP of the first match, and later became the team captain. The team practices during homeroom on Tuesday and Thursday mornings and looks forward to many more successful matches this season. Good luck, team!
Choosing the Right Food for Performing
By: John Bortz III
Every year the Eisenhower Knights play an annual Homecoming football game on the “Pasture of Pain.” This year, they faced off against the Iroquois Braves. We all know that the team must put in a great deal of time conditioning and practicing for their games. However, there’s more to preparing for a game than just practicing. Many players pay close attention to their meal prep in order to ensure they play their very best. The Squire sat down with Eisenhower running back Bryon Braswell to find out what he eats to fuel his performance on the field.
The Squire: What is your favorite meal to eat before the big game?
BB: I usually like to drink milk and go out to subway before the game with the guys.
TS: How much Gatorade or Water do you drink before the game?
BB: I try to drink six bottles of water or Gatorade to make sure I’m hydrated.
TS: How do you decide what you like to eat before the game?
BB: Whatever I’m in the mood for basically, but within reason.
TS: What do you eat to help your performance?
BB: I try to eat something generally high in carbs and meaty protein to give me great energy.
TS: When did you realize that eating healthy helped your performance?
BB: I really realized it when I ate healthy for a whole week and it helped a lot, so I’ve been doing it ever since.
TS: If you could give some tips on what to eat, what would they be?
BB: I would say stay away from processed foods and stick with whole foods.
TS: What would be some tips to make eating healthier easier?
BB: Try to start with eating more fruit since it is easy and quick to prepare.
After talking to Bryon, The Squire looked further into the topic of nutrition and performance to verify his thoughts. What we found supported all these claims he made and then some. According to MedlinePlus.gov, “You are more likely to be tired and perform poorly during sports when you do not get enough calories, carbohydrates, fluids, iron, vitamins, and protein.” So before you think about stepping out on the field or court, consider eating healthy like the rumbling running back, Bryon Braswell, and maybe you’ll see the difference in your play as well!
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