Area pools kick-off summer

    It is easy to fall into the category of being a couch potato during the summer. Watching television and playing video games is a familiar routine for many students out of school.

    Summer can either be a time of extreme fun or complete boredom, but many have found clubs and activities to utilize their time off from school.

    One good way to spend your time is by joining a club sports team or taking up a hobby. “I joined a weekend lacrosse team through Alexandria Travel Lacrosse, as well as the Metro Box League,” said senior Zach Flynn.

    Some spend their time at the pool, playing tennis and tanning all summer. Playing ping-pong or hitting the volleyball is a good, healthy activity during the hot days.

    “I also like to hang out with friends, and play tennis and water basketball,” said Flynn.

    Many partake in weekly events at the private pools. “We have a lot of land where we play tag and football,” said sophomore August McCarthy who goes to Lincolnia Park. “We hold bonfires and we have cookout and parties on Fridays and Sundays.”

    To keep up with her fitness and prepare herself for the winter swim season, sophomore Maggie Craig swims for the Wakefield Chapel Wahoos. “I’ve done it forever an I love the tradition of the team. We have a cheer before our meets and everyone chants.” The day before their meets, all of the swimmers gather for a Wahoo pep rally.

    Others participate on their local pools swim team. “All the parents decorate our pool in blue and orange [team colors] and hang sheets up on the tennis courts cheering us on.”

    It is a hard decision of what pull to spend your time at so junior Ronny Kimetou “pool hops and goes where all his friends are.”

    “When I get bored I head up to Ocean City and Myrtle Beach and I also play backyard football with a huge group of friends. “

    “I go to North Springfield Pool because of the great atmosphere and because everyone gets along well,” said sophomore Caroline England. “We also hold parties and events with everyone from the pool.”

    Having a job is another good way to spend your summer. If you have nothing else to do, why not make a little extra cash on the side.

    “I applied for a tennis coaching job at my pool so hopefully I’ll get it,” said Flynn.

    If you don’t want to coach tennis, there are plenty of outdoor jobs like working in the pool snack bar, or being a lifeguard. So as you can see there are many ways things you can do to keep yourself active and not get bored begging for school to come around.