Bloomington High School North, Nikean, 2011, Page 111

Description:	Battling his teacher, junior Keenan McGuires staysto play Rick Harter in after-school ping pong. Idecided to go because its something fun to doafter school, and I get to hang out with friendsand meet new people, McGuires said.Photo by Jordan BarkerRain Rain Go AwayStudents discover fun activities for a rainy dao:nee the bell rings on Tuesdays and Thursdays all the(students clear out of the commons, die tables are set up,paddles are laid out and then the ping pong games begin.It is open to anyone, student or teacher, who wishes to justshow up and play, science teacher Rick Harter said. I have a greatgroup of kids who come pretty regularly this year and the biggestchange Ive seen is, after Winter Break this year, about a fourth ofthe kids showed up with brand new paddies. Fancy.Most sports or clubs dont offer the opportunity for students tochallenge a teacher.If you beat him, that means that you are actually getting kindof good, and of course Ive beat him, even though Harter maydisagree, senior Andre Sampson said.•lnul ujjuy u.u suuuciiLi) pidy Willi teachers, but tor the nrst tunein ping pong club history, theyve decided that they would inviteparents to go and play with their sons or daughters in doublesmatches.Its hard playing doubles with my parents because they dontplay ping pong, freshman Curtis Teter said. They did okay, but wedidnt really win a game.When it comes to clubs, ping pong has started to become evenmore popular. With an idea that lets students meet new people,have fun, and just have something to do with their down time,ping pong club can be right for anyone.Its just made me a better ping pong player and Ive met a lot ofkids and teachers that I probably wouldnt of talked to, Sampsonsaid. I like that I can come after school for two hours and justhave fun and relax.Story by Catherine KagemannBOD
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