Philip Hall A.K.A Phil Tall is a 7’0ft senior who is majoring in business administration and marketing. I know him as a very nice person with a very sarcastic personality that can make you laugh till you cry. When it comes down to basketball Phil has the responsibility of being captain that means he needs to keep all those fifteen plus boys in line. To get down to the nitty-gritty I asked him how he will feel in two weeks when he hangs his jersey up “weird, knowing I’m not gonna have spring workout and nothing to do after classes.” Having the opportunity of being senior captain I would like to know how it made him feel “I feel honored to have a leadership role and need to keep everyone focused.” I hope Phil and the rest of the team come out of the season with a championship.
Left: image of Phil Hall
Matthew Bazsika A.K.A Zeke is majoring in business administration and digital media. The thing that I thought was funny when I first met Matt was Zeke is my dogs’ name. Zeke has one of the most contagious laughs ever. He is one of the kindest people I know and I am lucky to call him a friend. I never would have guessed that he was from New Zealand. The thing that is sad is his family is still in New Zealand. For Zeke I wanted to know how he feels about being so far away “I miss them [family] a lot. I can’t wait to go and visit home again.” The question that I was dying to ask was how he felt about being a senior, captain and not having his parents able to watch the games. I know that was a reason why I transferred I wanted my parents at my games. His answer was surprising “I wish they were where but hey things like this happen, I enjoy the job of captian. I had a great opportunity to play in America and I am happy to be here. Even though my parents are not at the games I’ll send game tapes so they can watch me.” At first I thought he was crazy but when I think about it I would do the same thing if I was in his position.
Annemarie McMahon A.K.A Annie is majoring in accounting, finance and economics. She is one of the players on the women’s basketball team to scored over 1,000 points in her basketball career at Albright and the 10th woman in Albright Basketball history. Annie has been more then just a captain to me, she has been a teammate and more then that a friend. The one thing Annie knows is how to bring a team together “A team is made by having heart, determination, enthusiasm, communication, loyalty, respect and trust.” My last question for her was how she was going to feel when she hangs up her jersey “I don’t wanna do it I wish I had more years.” I know I am going to feel the exact same way she does.
Charlotte Ciccone A.K.A Char is a marketing and communications major. She came to Albright four years ago and worked her way up the bench to a starting spot her senior year. I know Char as a teammate and a friend, but the one thing that surprises me with her is how she never settles for second best. Her drive and determination on and off the court make me want to be a better player and person. I look up to Char because of the person she is and I asked her how she felt about being a captain this year “it is quite an honor; people can look up to me on and off the court.” The final question that I really wanted to know the answer too was the same I asked Annie and Phil; I asked how she feels about hanging up her jersey “sad, I’ve been playing organized basketball since I was 7 years-old and this is the last real team I’ll ever be on.” Hearing her say that made he realize that I have been playing for as long as she has and it is going to be shocking when I have to hand my jersey over.
These four people I will miss so much. Not only do I play with two of them but I have a bond with all of them that can never be broken; that bond is basketball.
Annemarie McMahon A.K.A Annie is majoring in accounting, finance and economics. She is one of the players on the women’s basketball team to scored over 1,000 points in her basketball career at Albright and the 10th woman in Albright Basketball history. Annie has been more then just a captain to me, she has been a teammate and more then that a friend. The one thing Annie knows is how to bring a team together “A team is made by having heart, determination, enthusiasm, communication, loyalty, respect and trust.” My last question for her was how she was going to feel when she hangs up her jersey “I don’t wanna do it I wish I had more years.” I know I am going to feel the exact same way she does.
Charlotte Ciccone A.K.A Char is a marketing and communications major. She came to Albright four years ago and worked her way up the bench to a starting spot her senior year. I know Char as a teammate and a friend, but the one thing that surprises me with her is how she never settles for second best. Her drive and determination on and off the court make me want to be a better player and person. I look up to Char because of the person she is and I asked her how she felt about being a captain this year “it is quite an honor; people can look up to me on and off the court.” The final question that I really wanted to know the answer too was the same I asked Annie and Phil; I asked how she feels about hanging up her jersey “sad, I’ve been playing organized basketball since I was 7 years-old and this is the last real team I’ll ever be on.” Hearing her say that made he realize that I have been playing for as long as she has and it is going to be shocking when I have to hand my jersey over.
These four people I will miss so much. Not only do I play with two of them but I have a bond with all of them that can never be broken; that bond is basketball.
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