Discipline, Courage and Hustle: Being a Varsity Team Captain

“Day in and day out you have to set an example for your teammates and friends,” said Matthew Solomon ’17, captain of the boys basketball team. Being named captain of a varsity team does not necessarily come with accolades or a bright spotlight as much as it comes with big responsibilities. Those responsibilities change team to team - on the track and field team, captains lead warm-ups and stretches; on girls soccer, they organize team dinners; and fencing captains send the meet schedule each week– but what remains consistent is the seriousness with which students approach their role.

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