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Having A Splashing Good Time!Jalon - continued from bottom leftgratitude for this new opportunity, Jalon gives thanks to God for the blessing. His thanks also extend to all the teachers, coaches, trainers, and teammates who have supported and nurtured his talents over the years.ACPHS has acknowledged Jalon’s hard work, sacrifice, and dedication, providing him with a well-deserved scholarship.As Jalon embarks on this exciting new chapter, he is set to pursue a degree in Pre-Chiropractic/Public Health. The story of Jalon is a testament to what love for the game, coupled with hard work and God’s grace, can achieve. His journey is far from over, and we look forward to seeing how he continues to flourish both academically and athletically at ACPHS.Tips - continued from page 8• Skip the fireworks. Even if fireworks are permitted where you live, it’s best to avoid the potential safety hazards and leave fireworks displays to the professionals. Shooting off fireworks in neighborhoods causes debris to rain down on guests or land in pools, and it may even be ingested by pets or wildlife. Even sparklers can be dangerous, as they burn at 2,000 F. In fact, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission says sparklers account for around 60 percent of injuries amongchildren under five during summer festivities.• Create a patriotic playlist. Use your favorite music streaming service to curate a music list that features America-specific songs, songs about summer and general party tunes. Be sure the music is in the background and does not overpower the conversation.July 4th plans are heating up. When hosting a party or barbecue, keep it simple and safe.O’Connor High Athlete, Kamryn Kreipe - Photo By Kim Bourquin PhotographyKBy Georgia Jenningsamryn Kreipe began swimming at 4 years of age, but swimming wasn’t the only sport that caughther interest; she grew up playing soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball, and basketball and excelling at all.When she started O’Connor High School, she soon became a varsity athlete in swimming, and it was during her freshman year she played water polo for the first time. That was to be her passion and she counts among her accomplishments being a part of the undefeated O’Connor 2021 water polo team and winning the Alamo Cup. She was selected to represent in the Olympic Development Program Southwest Zone in Salt Lake City and was named District 28-A Journey Of Passion, Dedication, And SuccessWhich U.S. Presidents Were The Most6A Defensive Player of the Year. If you were to ask Kamryn how she manages to be so successful at water polo she would reply, “it requires dedication, hard work and the will to get back up after being beaten down.” She credits her coaches for inspiring her and is appreciative of her family who show support by attending every game.Having graduated this June, she looks forward to competing at her final Junior Olympics this summer and to the next 4 years of competing at the collegiate level while attending Austin College. She hopes to earn a degree in Secondary Education and Life Sciences with future plans to teach high school and coach water polo.FBy Sally Kalosrom the moment Jalon first held a basketball at the tender age of five, his love for the game wasunmistakable. His journey, imbued with God’s favor, has been nothing short of spectacular, punctuated by national titles, MVP awards, and countless tournament championships. His humble spirit and work ethic, both on and off the court, have earned him well-deserved recognition and respect.During his high school years, Jalon’s prodigious talent was repeatedly acknowledged. His impressive credentials include being a four-year Letterman, three- time Unanimous First Team All District, an Express News-All Area honoree, three-time Second Team Academic All District, and a SAAABC All-Star. As the accolades mounted, so too did the praise from his coaches.According to OCHS Basketball Coach Brett Jewasko, Jalon stands out as “one of the most victorious players in OC basketball history” and “one of the most decorated players.” Jalon’s exceptional performance propelled him into the esteemed 1000+ point club, and he played a vital role in the longest playoff run in OC basketball history.But Jalon’s achievements aren’t limited to the basketball court – his leadership skills have shone brightly both on and10Jalon Cruz Mckelvey-Muñozoff the court. Embodying the spirit of his hashtags—#ForHisGlory, #Blessed, #ChasingGreatness—Jalon is ready for the next stage of his journey. He is poised to bring his skills, dedication, and passion for the game to the Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (ACPHS). ExpressingSBy Paul Niemanince my hometown of Quincy, IL is named after a U.S. President – John Quincy Adams, our 6th President– I decided to use this column to focus on Presidents who toiled as inventors. By the way, there are 12 states that contain a Quincy: California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Washington.While Thomas Jefferson, our nation’s 3rd President, was the most accomplished inventor among all the U.S. Presidents, he did not hold a patent on any of his inventions. Only one President ever received a patent, and only one received a trademark. Who were they? Read on; the answers are at the end of the column.Among Thomas Jefferson’s inventions were such devices as a macaroni machine that he invented in 1787, the swivel chair, the spherical sundial, the moldboard plow and the cipher wheel, which was an ingenious way to allow people to code and decode messages. Jefferson’s cipher wheel was used until 1802, and then it was “re- invented” just prior to World War I and used by the US army and other military services to send messages back and forth. Jefferson served as American minister to France in the 1780’s and, as a result of his travelsthroughout Europe, was able to adapt some of the things he saw in Europe to benefit Americans as well.Jefferson felt that all people should have access to new technology and, since he didn’t want others to be deprived of the benefits that new inventions bring, he never applied for a patent on any of his inventions. He considered patents to be an unfair monopoly.Several of Thomas Jefferson’s inventions are still in use today; they deal mainly with agricultural and mechanical products. He also was responsible for introducing French fries into the United States.One of Jefferson’s most notable achievements was the founding of the University of Virginia, and this was one of only three achievements that he had listed on his tombstone.Jefferson’s impact on the United StatesInventors - continued on page 11 July 2023Successful Inventors?Jalon - continued on top right www.heloteshighlights.com