Many athletes have a specific routine they complete before each game that they believe will give them good luck. Leah Heon and Lauren Leatherman talk to MHS students about their sports superstitions.
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About the Contributors
Leah Heon, RT Magazine executive producer
Leah Heon is a senior at Middletown High School and is in her fourth semester of journalism. After high school, she plans to pursue either broadcast journalism or political science at a four-year university, as she has grown to love and has developed a passion for these fields throughout her time at MHS. Outside of school, Leah enjoys playing tennis with her teammates, reading, playing board games and driving around town with her two brothers. Leah decided to try something new her senior year and play on the golf team, a game which has tested her patience at times. Throughout this semester of journalism, Leah hopes to broaden her horizons in journalism and practice outside of the box thinking.
Lauren Leatherman, RT Today executive producer
Lauren Leatherman is a senior at Middletown High School. This is her third semester of journalism and she plans on pursuing International Relations in college. Lauren also runs on the varsity indoor and outdoor track and field teams. She is a very versatile athlete competing in many events. Lauren enjoys gardening, traveling, reading and spending time with her family. She hopes to further her academic and athletic career at a four-year university. Her interests are women’s rights, environmental conservation and animal protection. One of Lauren’s favorite quotes is, “Study nature, love nature, stay close to nature. It will never fail you” by Frank Lloyd Wright.