Athletes of the Year

By Hassan Rassmy, Staff writer

Baron Banner: What experiences have you had with sports? When did you start playing football?

Artie O’ Keefe: “Well, I started playing basketball as a child, and later, I took on football as a freshman.”

Baron Banner: How did you first get involved in sports?

Susie Toumanian: “I tried out for field hockey on a fluke, and ended up loving it.”

Baron Banner: Do you have any plans to continue your sport in the near future?

Amanda Young: “Yes, I plan on playing at ASU and aspire to compete in the 2012 Olympics in London.”

Baron Banner: Did you have a mentor that encouraged you to play a sport?

Anthony Duarte: “Yes, my brother told me to join wrestling and said it was a good sport.”