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number of studies have shown A that those students involved in sports do much better in aca- demics than those that choose not to participate. This may seem STRANGE, but there are numerous re- asons why the athlete is often a stronger student. This person has had to learn to budget time wisely. He/she has mastered self-discipline and has come to accept the fact that a medi- ocre performance isn't acceptable. One must strive to be the best that he/she
can be. Skills such as sportsmanship, patience and working as a team are lessons that are taken from the playing
field or gym and carried into the class- room.
There are numerous ways in which the students and staff of CCI ar:e in- volved in sports. There are those who prefer the athletic activities offered in phys. ed. class, while others love the challenge of trying out and being cho- sen for a team. Some join the athletic council, and it's not uncommon to find someone working out in the weight room or jogging around the track. An athlete's performance is always helped by the presence of the enthusiastic fans. Of course, there are vast num- bers of students and teachers that com-
pete in sports outside the school such as skiing, hocke¥, skating, baseball or soccer.
The fact that CCI is very proud of ALL athletes is not FICTION. Whether it be a member of a team, a "gym rat" that comes out each noon hour for in- tramurals, a student in a phys. ed. class or someone who assists a team with coaching or keeping time, each person's role is recognized in keeping
the fine reputation that Collingwood Collegiate has always had in the field of sports.
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