Golf, bowling and trap may not be the most popular, but they are just as accomplished

Almost every sport requires mental focus, but golf demands a unique kind of attention and precision. Golf team coach, Mr. Jeff McCalla, emphasizes the importance of mental toughness needed to play golf. “Golf is so mental. You have to be so strong mentally since you do not get to rely on anyone else, and it is just yourself,” McCalla said. “Building that kind of strength and fortitude and also...

The St. Mary’s bowling team is one of the newest sports offered in the Upper School, and they just started their 2022-23 season under the coaching of Geometry teacher, Ms. Crystal Hogan. Her dedication and commitment means she seeks out opportunities to learn more.  “I’ve been to several workshops where I learned some things that I’ve been able to share with the team in terms of techni...

The trap team has one of the best records in the school. It is the only team to have members competing on a national level, and Gabby Smith (12) is included in that statistic. In Smith’s 2022 season, she placed fourth in the Scholastic Clay Target Program National Trap Tournament out of 350 high school girls across the country.  Smith may be winning titles as an upperclassman, but she was una...