Regional High School Sports Recognition Programs
Introduction
Two different regional media companies have created organized systems to recognize high school student-athletes every week based on their performance and public votes.
Main Body
In northwest Louisiana, The Shreveport Times works with the Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission and several corporate sponsors to run a program for athletes from 15 local schools. This program includes all official LHSAA sports, except for football. To choose the winners, the public votes through an online portal, and the winners receive prizes and media coverage. Furthermore, the program keeps a record of winners in sports such as volleyball, cross country, and wrestling, and it also gives out annual 'Fan's Choice' awards. Meanwhile, in Franklin and Fulton counties, the Chambersburg Public Opinion runs a similar program for spring sports. This system recognizes top performers in lacrosse, baseball, track and field, softball, and tennis. The voting period is quite short, usually starting on Tuesday and ending on Friday. While many of the recognized athletes are from Chambersburg, students from McConnellsburg, Shippensburg, Greencastle-Antrim, and James Buchanan have also won awards.
Conclusion
Both programs serve as regular ways to celebrate student athletic success by combining official nominations with public voting.
Learning
⥠The 'Bridge' to B2: Moving Beyond 'And' & 'But'
At the A2 level, we usually connect ideas with simple words like and, but, or because. To reach B2, you need Connectors of Transition. These are words that act like road signs, telling the reader exactly how the next piece of information relates to the previous one.
đ Spotlight: Contrast & Addition
Look at how the text moves between two different locations. Instead of saying "Also, in Franklin...", the author uses:
"Meanwhile..."
The B2 Secret: Meanwhile is used when two different things are happening at the same time in different places. It creates a sophisticated 'split-screen' effect in the reader's mind.
Then, look at how the text adds more information about the Louisiana program:
"Furthermore..."
The B2 Secret: Instead of using and five times in a row, use Furthermore. It signals that you are adding a 'stronger' or more important point to your argument. It transforms a simple list into a professional report.
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| A2 Style (Basic) | B2 Style (Fluent) | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| And / Also | Furthermore | Adding a new, important point |
| But / Also | Meanwhile | Comparing two simultaneous events |
| So | Consequently | Showing a professional result |