![Ben Kinder's truck shows the consequences impatient driving in the snow. It is better to take your time on the road and get to school safely rather than hurry and worry about your tardy. "Me and my sister were in a rush, and because the roads were so slippery, we crashed. If we had more time we could've drove [sic] slower," said Kinder.](https://mountainstar.lcsd2.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/IMG_4599-preview-1008x1200.jpg)
Being a student-athlete means balancing school work and sport responsibilities. Kylie Merritt and Rachel Smith complete this hard task everyday to compete and pass their classes.
The student-athlete experience is the delicate union of academic responsibilities and athletic commitments. For most, the day begins early with practice or conditioning before school and may end with late-night study sessions or team meetings.
In between, student athletes have homework,class, practice, and sometimes travel for games or competitions. Finding the time to do everything on the schedule can be very hard.
