FALL 2019

PLAYER OF THE WEEK

This week EWG Boosters would like to recognize Katie Ayala as player of the week! Katie is a cheerleader for EWG and is such an asset to her squad. I had the opportunity to interview her this week. Here is our interview, enjoy!

Name: Katie Ayala

Age: 15

Grade: 10

Sport: Cheerleading

Coach: Coach Casey Lesieur

How long have you played cheering: this is my 1st year

Position: I'm a base

Who taught you how to cheer: My team, my coach and my cousin pushed me to try out

Have you always gone to EWG or did you transfer from another school: I always have went to EWG

Any Siblings: Yes, I have 3 younger. Jasmine, Valarie and Johnathan

Best sport moment: don't have a specific one

Fave off season sport: Basketball

What do you want to be when you get older: A Judge

Fave subject: Math

Fave Teacher: Mrs. Levitt

Favorite Professional Sport: Pro Soccer

Who is your biggest influence: My Mom

One place you have to visit in your lifetime: Iceland

If you were stranded on an island and could only have 3 items; what would they be: phone/ a friend/ food

Finish this sentence "In 10 years I will be....": Still in school

If there was a movie about your life; who would play you: Gina Rodriguez

Fave movie: Aladdin

If you were going to have one last meal what would it be: Ice Cream

Is there a song or artist who fires you up before a game: Just anything fast or hyped is good for that!

Are you a lefty or righty: I can write with both hands but prefer my right

Do you have any pets: no

Where did your parents attend high school: Both my parents went to Mount Pleasant High

If you could have a dinner & invite 3 people dead or alive who would they be: One of my Great Grandparents, President Kennedy, and one of the Kardashians

What high school team do you like playing against the most: Johnston because they have such a nice field

What drills do you like most in practice: I like stunting drills

What reality or game show could you win: Family Feud

Who is you role model: My Grandmother

If you could trade places with one of your teammates for a week who and why: It would be either Maggie Carr or Brielle Tucker because I would love to know what being a flier felt like

Fave number: #11

If you could attend any sporting event in the world what would it be: World Cup

Fave smell: Vanilla or anything sweet

Fave drink: Coffee

Fave color: Blue

Can you cook anything: Pasta

Most treasured possession: This stuffed animal I have had my whole life

One word to describe you: Outgoing

Do you play an instrument: no

What other high school would you like to attend: I wouldn't - I would stay at EWG but if i didn't have a choice I would go to Cranston West High

Dream College: unsure

Have you ever been to a concert; and if so who performed? No, I have never been to one

What other clubs or activities are you involved in: High School Basketball team, High School Basketball Team and National Honor Society

Fave saying or quote: "No one can make you feel inferior without your consent"

Coach Casey Lesieur said, "I pick Katie Ayala for player of the week! She had absolutely no cheer experience coming onto the team and works her butt off, practices a ton at home, really puts in the extra work and it now shows. She is one of the hardest workers on the team!"

I have seen our cheerleaders at our football games this year and they are INCREDIBLE! They bring so much spirit and energy to every event. They are so sharp and in-sync this year. If you haven't seen them cheer, I suggest you come to a football game and see them shine!

Thank you Katie for letting me interview you and good luck with the rest of your sophomore year! We look forward to all the great things you will accomplish on and off the playing field!

Interview By: Jenn Stone,
Vice President EWG Boosters

PLAYER OF THE WEEK

This week EWG Boosters would like to recognize Michael Hazelwood as player of the week! Michael is a 3 season athlete for EWG and is in his junior year. Michael is being recognized for varsity soccer. I had the opportunity to interview Mike this week. Here is our interview, enjoy!

Name: Michael Hazelwood

Age: 16

Grade: 11

Sport: Soccer

Uniform number: #25

Coach: Coach Matthew Savoie

How long have you been playing soccer: since 2nd grade

Position: I play left midfield

Who taught you how to play soccer: I was just always kicking a ball around when I was little seeing what I could learn and then my parents signed me up for the town soccer league.

Have you always gone to EWG or did you transfer from another school: Always at EWG

Any Siblings: Yes, I have 2. A younger brother, Nick and an older brother, John

Best sport moment: Yes a game versus Blackstone Valley Academy and it was tied 1-1 with barely any time left and I scored a goal for our win 2-1!

Fave off season sport: Basketball

What do you want to be when you get older: A Bio-technician or something to do in finance or accounting

Fave subject: History

Least Fave Subject: English

Fave Teacher: Mr. Savoie and Mr. Nuzum

Favorite Professional Sport: Pro-Soccer

Fave Pro Soccer team & player: Manchester-United & Zlatan Ibrahimovic

Fave NBA team & player: Celtics & Jason Tatum

Fave NFL team & player: Patriots & Gronk

Who is your biggest influence: My Parents because they keep me going with everything I have been through in life and my coaches and teammates both on and off the field.

One place you have to visit in your lifetime: California

Finish this sentence "In 10 years I will be....": Out of college in a well-paying job.

If there was a movie about your life; who would play you: Zac Efron

Fave movie: A Bronx Tale

If you were going to have one last meal what would it be: Spiral Kraft mac & cheese

Is there a song or artist who fires you up before a game: song - Meek Mill, "Dreams and Nightmares"

Are you a lefty or righty: Righty

Do you have any pets: Yes, a dog named Maddy

Where did your parents attend high school: My Mom went to Cranston West and my Dad went to Warwick Vets

If you could have a dinner & invite 3 people dead or alive who would they be: Lil Uzi Vert, Cristiano Ronaldo, Marilyn Munroe

What high school team do you like playing against the most: Tiverton

What drills do you like most in practice: I like shooting drills

What reality or game show could you win: Family Feud

Who is you role model: My Dad

If you could trade places with one of your teammates for a week who and why: It would be Cian Purcell because I would like to see what it is like to be a lefty and play how he does.

Fave number: #25

If you could attend any sporting event in the world what would it be: World Cup

Fave smell: Vanilla

Fave drink: Gatorade

Fave color: Black

Can you cook anything: Pancakes with Wilhem

Most treasured possession: My chain around my neck

One word to describe you: Funny

Do you play an instrument: No

Dream Car: Audi A4 or a Tesla

Do you have a Best Friend: I have a few best, really close friends but lot of friends in general

How do you like spending your free time: Practicing sports or making money.

Do you ever see yourself getting married: Yes

What other high school would you like to attend or would you stay at EWG: Depends on the sports.

What if it wasn't an option to stay at EWG: I would go to Prout

Dream College: Harvard or Assumption College

Have you ever been to a concert; and if so who performed? Yes, I saw Lil Uzi Vert in concert

What other clubs or activities are you involved in: High School Basketball team, High School Golf Team, Rec Basketball, Travel Basketball, Rec Soccer, AAU Basketball, and played a year for NEFC in soccer.

Fave saying or quote: "You miss 100% of the shots you don't take"

Coach Matt Savoie said this about Michael, "Michael Hazelwood
- played through a 'scorers slump' without getting angry or quitting
- looked to coaches / teammates about what he could do differently
- tried a new position (Left Mid)
- scored 2G and 1A last week"

The Boys’ Soccer Team is off to an amazing season! They have a 6-1 record! If you haven't caught a game this year, I suggest you come to this home game Tuesday October 1st @ 3:30pm. vs Johnston.

I have personally known Michael since he was in 6th grade. After my son's first day of school he came home and said he made one friend. A kid came up to him and said, "Hi my name is Michael Hazelwood and I like your crazy hair, wanna play basketball?" I thought that was so sweet. They have been on countless teams and friends ever since. Mike is a naturally talented athlete who always gives 110%. His Mom and Dad are always there to cheer and support him in all he does!

Thank you Mike for letting me interview you and good luck with the rest of your junior year! We look forward to all the great things you will accomplish on and off the playing field this year and next! Keep your eye on the prize with your practicing and making money!

Interview By: Jenn Stone,
Vice-president EWG Boosters

PLAYER OF THE WEEK

This week EWG Boosters would like to recognize Avery LeBlanc as player of the week! Avery is a Sophomore here at EWG. She is being recognized for varsity volleyball. I had the opportunity to interview Avery this week. Here is our interview, enjoy!

Name: Avery LeBlanc

Age: 15

Grade: 10

Sport: Volleyball

Uniform number: #8

Coach: Coach John Krom

How long have you been playing volleyball: since freshman year

Position: I play middle hitter

Who taught you how to play volleyball: my first coach Ms Buckler.

Have you always gone to EWG or did you transfer from another school: Always at EWG

Any Siblings: Yes, I have 4. Charles, Carson, Fionna and Teddy

Are you a twin: Yes I am

Are you and your twin more alike or different: We are way different. She is more in to academics and I am more in to athletics

Fave off season sport: Soccer

What do you want to be when you get older: Undecided

Fave subject: Math

Least Fave Subject: History

Fave Teacher: Ms B.C.

Who is your biggest influence: My Dad

One place you have to visit in your lifetime: Italy

Finish this sentence "In 10 years I will be....": A pro volleyball player.

If there was a movie about your life; who would play you: Gisele Bundchen

If you were going to have one last meal what would it be: That is a hard question because I love food but I guess Pizza.

Is there a song or artist who fires you up before a game: Any kind of pumped up music we usually listen to as a team

Are you a lefty or righty: Righty

Do you have any pets: Yes, 2 dogs, a cat, a fish, a frog and a guinea pig

Where did your parents attend high school: My Mom went to Coventry and my Dad went to North Kingstown

If you could have a dinner & invite 3 people dead or alive who would they be: My best friend Misty Mitchell, Barack Obama and my Great Grandmother

What high school team do you like playing against the most: Burrillville

What drills do you like most in practice: any hitting or blocking drills

What reality or game show could you win: Family Feud

Who is you role model: Any college volleyball player

If you could trade places with one of your teammates for a week who and why: It would be Emily Jetson because she is great at back row and I would want to know how to play that position.

Fave number: #8

If you could attend any sporting event in the world what would it be: Summer Olympics

Fave smell: Apples

Fave drink: Ice Cold Lemonade

Fave color: Light Blue

Can you cook anything: Anything I have a recipe for

Most treasured possession: A stuffed animal my grandmother gave me with her dogs collar around the neck

One word to describe you: Loyal

Do you play an instrument: No

Dream Car: Volvo XC 90 in light blue

Do you have a Best Friend: Yes, Misty Mitchell

How do you like spending your free time: Hanging out with friends

What other high school would you like to attend or would you stay at EWG: Stay at EWG

What if it wasn't an option to stay at EWG: I would go to North Kingstown because of the sports

Dream College: unsure

Have you ever been to a concert; and if so who performed? Yes, I saw Lindsey Sterling

If you could change one thing at EWG High what would it be: Brand new gym

What other clubs or activities are you involved in: High School Basketball team, High School Track Team, Scorekeeper for HS boys volleyball team, Math Team and Class Council

Coach John Krom said this about Avery, "Avery LeBlanc: As a sophomore, she leads the team in Kills with 47 with a 57% kill percentage and has 12 blocks for the season"

Thank you Avery for letting me interview you and good luck with the rest of your sophomore year! We look forward to all the great things you will accomplish on and off the court this year and your next two here at EWG!
Interview By: Jenn Stone,
Vice-president EWG Boosters

PLAYER OF THE WEEK

This week EWG Boosters would like to recognize Jillian Parenteau as player of the week! Jillian is in her senior year here at EWG and is being recognized for varsity soccer. She is such a sweet, poised and humble athlete! I had the opportunity to interview Jillian this week. Here is our interview, enjoy!

Name: Jillian Parenteau

Age: 17

Grade: 12

Sport: Soccer

Uniform number: #3

Coach: Coach Joe Szymkowicz

How long have you been playing soccer: since I was 3 years old

Position: I play midfield mostly left wing

Who taught you how to play soccer: My Dad and Dawn Cabral

Have you always gone to EWG or did you transfer from another school: Always at EWG

Any Siblings: Yes, I have an older sister Kaitlyn

Best sport moment: Yes, a game last year in Division 1 versus Coventry. They were in 1st place and we ended up beating them 5-2. It was the best day ever!

Fave off season sport: Track

What do you want to be when you get older: A teacher

Fave subject: Math

Least Fave Subject: English

Fave Teacher: Mrs. Kocab

Favorite Professional Sport: Pro-Soccer & Football

Fave Pro Soccer team & player: US Woman's National Soccer Team & Tobin Heath

Who is your biggest influence: My teammates

One place you have to visit in your lifetime: Greece

Finish this sentence "In 10 years I will be....": successful, married and happy!

If there was a movie about your life; who would play you: Anna Sophia Robb

Fave movie: 10 Things I Hate About You

If you were going to have one last meal what would it be: Pasta alla vodka

Is there a song or artist who fires you up before a game: song - "Bust A Move" by Young MC

Are you a lefty or righty: Both

Do you have any pets: Yes, a cat named Tess

Where did your parents attend high school: My Mom went to Coventry and my Dad went to Pilgrim

If you could have a dinner & invite 3 people dead or alive who would they be: Taylor Swift, Alex Morgan and Post Malone

What high school team do you like playing against the most: Chariho

What high school team do you least like playing against: Pilgrim

What drills do you like most in practice: I like shooting drills and functional training

What reality or game show could you win: Wheel of Fortune

Who is you role model: My Dad

If you could trade places with one of your teammates for a week who and why: It would be Julia Craig because she is so seedy and always in the right place at the right time. She is also underestimated but she is really a great player!

Fave number: #3

If you could attend any sporting event in the world what would it be: World Cup Finals

Fave smell: Mens cologne

Fave drink: sweet tea

Fave color: yellow

Can you cook anything: I make a mean boxed mac & cheese

Most treasured possession: My baby pictures

One word to describe you: kind

Do you play an instrument: I used to play violin

Dream Car: porsche

Do you have a Best Friend: I have a few of them

Have you ever been to a concert; and if so who performed? Yes, I have been to many but most recently I saw Shawn Mendez

How do you like spending your free time: Relaxing because I'm always on the go

What other high school would you like to attend or would you stay at EWG: stay at EWG

What if it wasn't an option to stay at EWG: I would go to NK

Dream College: Tennessee State

Have you picked a college to attend: Yes, I verbally committed to Eastern Connecticut State University

What other clubs or activities are you involved in: High School Track Team, GPS Club Soccer Team, Student Council, National Art Honor Society, Recycling Club

Fave saying or quote: "And though she be but little; she is fierce"

Coach Joe Szymkowicz said this about Jillian, "She is a great girl who works so hard and has a lot of dedication!"

The Girls Soccer Team is off to an amazing season! If you haven't caught a game this year, I suggest you come to a game this week. The Lady Knights have a home game (today) Monday October 7 @ 3:30pm. vs Pilgrim and they have a game Saturday, October 12 @ 6:30pm at Ponaganset High School.

Thank you Jillian for letting me interview you and good luck with the rest of your senior year! We look forward to all the great things you will accomplish on and off the playing field! Best of luck at ECSU, I know your going to reach all your goals and dreams!!!

Interview By: Jenn Stone,
Vice-president EWG Boosters

This week EWG Boosters would like to recognize Brynn Wilbur as player of the week! She is in her junior year here at EWG and is being recognized for varsity soccer. Brynn was recently injured in a game and has been out for a few weeks now and I know the team is missing her! Rest up and get better soon so you can get cleared to play!
I have known Brynn and her family for a few years now and they are all so kind and supportive. She is definitely a force on her team and has a heart of gold! I had the opportunity to interview Brynn this week. Here is our interview, enjoy!

Name: Brynn Wilbur

Age: 17

Grade: 11

Sport: Soccer

Uniform number: #15

Coach: Coach Joe Szymkowicz

How long have you been playing soccer: since I was 8 years old

Position: I play right center mid

Who taught you how to play soccer: My 1st coach Mike Bullock

Have you always gone to EWG or did you transfer from another school: Always at EWG

Any Siblings: Yes, I have 2 My sister Jenna and my little brother Elijah

Best sport moment: Yes, a game this season when I scored a goal. Emme pasted me a ball and I shot and it went right through the goalies hands.

Fave off season sport: I don't really play any other sports except soccer

What do you want to be when you get older: A Criminal Justice Investigator

Fave subject: Math

Least Fave Subject: Chemistry

Fave Teacher: Mrs. Milone

Favorite Professional Sport: Pro-Soccer

Fave Pro Soccer team & player: US Woman's National Soccer Team & Megan Rapinoe

Who is your biggest influence: My Dad

One place you have to visit in your lifetime: Italy

Finish this sentence "In 10 years I will be....": married with a big house and a great job.

If there was a movie about your life; who would play you: Madison Iseman

Fave movie: Fault in Our Stars

If you were going to have one last meal what would it be: Chicken Al Fredo

Is there a song or artist who fires you up before a game: song - "Get your head in the game"

Are you a lefty or righty: Righty

Do you have any pets: Yes, 2 dogs, a cat, and 2 sugar gliders

Where did your parents attend high school: My Mom went to Pilgrim and my Dad went to Cranston East High

If you could have a dinner & invite 3 people dead or alive who would they be: Justin Bieber, Khalid, and Martin Luther King Jr

What high school team do you like playing against the most: Wheeler

What high school team do you least like playing against: Pilgrim

Is that who you played when you got injured: Yes

What drills do you like most in practice: I like foot skills and shooting drills

What reality or game show could you win: Family Feud

Who is you role model: My Mom definitely because she has been through so much with all of her surgeries lately and she still pushes through. I want to be like that.

If you could trade places with one of your teammates for a week who and why: It would be Emme Hart because she is so determined and always has her head in the game and she is so good!

Fave number: #63

If you could attend any sporting event in the world what would it be: World Cup

Fave smell: Pumpkin Spice

Fave drink: Lemonade

Fave color: Blue

Can you cook anything: I make really good chocolate chip pancakes

Most treasured possession: My pets

One word to describe you: kind

Do you play an instrument: I used to play the trumpet

Dream Car: Grey Jeep

Do you have a Best Friend: yes, Abby

Have you ever been to a concert; and if so who performed? Sadly, no.

How do you like spending your free time: Hanging out with friends

What other high school would you like to attend or would you stay at EWG: stay at EWG

What if it wasn't an option to stay at EWG: I would go to LaSalle because they have such a great soccer program

Dream College: URI

Have you picked a college to attend: Not yet

What other clubs or activities are you involved in: Math Honor Society, EWG Travel Competitive Soccer team

Fave saying or quote: "The key to success is to focus on goals not obstacles"

Coach Joe Szymkowicz said this about Brynn, "Brynn is a quiet midfielder who does more than what is asked, and she does it better than what you expect. She always works hard and is a dedicated talented player! I could go on and on about her!”

The Girls Soccer Team is owning this season! They have made it to the quarter finals and will be playing at Moses Brown on Saturday at 3pm! GOOD LUCK LADY KNIGHTS- BRING HOME THE WIN!

Thank you Brynn for letting me interview you and good luck with the rest of your junior year! We look forward to all the great things you will accomplish on and off the playing field! I am 100% positive that any goals you set for yourself will come to fruition. You are so talented and intelligent that any college you choose will be lucky to have you! On a side note, I still want to come over to see your sugar gliders one day! Thank you again and I know I'll be seeing you soon!

Interview By: Jenn Stone,
Vice-president EWG Boosters