I had the opportunity to sit down with three senior members of the Elgin Wildcats girls' tennis team; team captain Tiffany Guerra, Anjunae “AJ” Thompson and Marina Ramirez. All three girls have played tennis since seventh grade in the fall and spring seasons. We had a candid conversation about their years playing tennis and their plans after graduation.
What one word best describes you? Tiffany said friendly. AJ was thinking about it and Marina said, “mean,” as they all giggled. Then, as I asked Marina the same question, AJ chimed in, “clumsy,” and they all giggled again.
What is the best thing ...