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sailors and 10 middle school sailors. I am very pleased that
when the kids come to practice, they are very focused and are
willing to put in the work to improve.
CS: What are your goals for the sailing team this year?
GC: The ideal goal is to be one of the top teams in the country.
With the talent we have on our team, I have no doubt that we
are a national caliber program.
CS: Has Ransom sailing ever been a top team in the nation?
GC: I believe that we were one of the best teams in the country
around 2003, 2004.
CS: Do you prefer coaching novice or advanced sailors?
GC: I prefer coaching advanced sailors as opposed to novice.
The advanced sailors are more familiar with sailing terms and
lingo, so it is easier to communicate and get my point across.
Mr. Crivello has sailed onto our campus this year and his enthusiasm has
filled the wind in our sails.
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Carter Shoer, Sophomore
Mr. Crivello is a new addition to the P.E. department and to the
waterfront. As a new member of the community, he is excited
to get to know everyone and allow our students to become more
advanced sailors.
Carter Shoer: What is your job at Ransom Everglades?
Gonzalo Crivello: I am the sailing director for P.E. and the
interim head of the waterfront. I am also the head coach of the
sailing team.
CS: How many years have you been coaching sailing?
GC: I am not sure, but definitely over 10 years.
CS: Where else have you coached sailing?
GC: I have coached at the St. Petersburg Yacht Club, Coral
Reef Yacht Club, Key Biscayne Yacht Club, and the University
of South Florida.
CS: How did you find out about Ransom Everglades?
GC: I coached some of the kids on the Ransom sailing team at
Coral Reef.
CS: What is your favorite thing about the school?
GC: It has to be the location. Being located directly on the bay
is awesome.
CS: What makes Ransom different from other places you have
been?
GC: The students here are great! I can really tell that there is a
strong sense of community between the students. Also, the kids
are very kind. Every student is always willing to help another
person out when they need it.
CS: What are your thoughts on the P.E. sailing classes for the
sophomores?
GC: I think that they are great. The class serves a great purpose
because being able to sail is a great skill to have. I wish the classes
were longer so that the kids could have more time in the water.
The class teaches the kids the basics, but there is not enough
time to go into more advanced detail and strategy
regarding sailing.
CS: How is the sailing team looking this year?
GC: I am feeling that the team will have an excellent year. The
program is very strong in numbers. There are 24 upper school
An Interviewwith Mr. Crivello
yourself in everyday, you will still get a massive amount of bug
bites. Also, things to flavor your water are absolute life savers
because let me tell you something about Everglades water: it’s
not the FIJI and Smartwater you’re used to. And if you want
to bring food, go right ahead! Just make sure to bring enough
for your entire group. Outward Bound is an experience that
every Ransom student goes through, and I promise that
you will survive. You may even enjoy your experience in the
Everglades.
Lastly, as a freshman I wish I knew just to RElax a little
more. Enjoy your free periods while you can and socialize
instead of stressing out over that “Sir Gawain and the Green
Knight” test or that Biology test. Now, that does not by any
means mean go be loud in Ludington while upperclassmen
are trying to study for ACTUAL hard subjects like APUSH
and AP Chemistry (p.s. be thankful for your tiny World Civ
textbook now). Because freshman year will be a breeze as long
as you just take a little time to unwind and enjoy high school.
No the upperclassmen are not out to get you. That is, as long
as you stay out of our way. But honestly, we’re rooting for you
(
well, not during spirit week) and we don’t bite. So keep calm,
and enjoy freshman year for all it’s worth (which is 1/4 of your
high school career).
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Tatiana Balabanis, Sophomore
Things they didn’t explain in that assembly in eighth grade
about high school (Things I wish I knew as a freshman):
Freshman year is a year of massive confusion, from not
knowing where to sit, to being totally dumbfounded with all
the choices in the cafeteria. But, there were a few things I
wish I knew as a freshman. First of all, time management is
everything. Be sure to develop great organizing skills so you’re
ready for those midterms and finals (in every subject). And yes,
they are as hard as you think they will be.
Next, I wish I knew to not freak about so much about
taking all honors classes next year. Your four-year plan is
probably not the first thing on your mind right now, but when
it does pop up, don’t sweat it. You can write down that you
plan on taking 7 AP classes in senior year but that is VERY
unlikely. Sign up for electives and classes that you’ll actually
want to take and that you’ll enjoy, not ones that will look good
on a college application. Same goes for clubs. Sign up for
clubs, but don’t stress out about going to five club meetings in
one AAA period. Sign up for clubs you like and will want to
continue participating in for the rest of high school.
One big freshman event that is most likely on all of your
minds is outward bound. What I wish I knew about outward
bound was no matter how many bottles of OFF* you bathe
Things I Wish I Knew as a Freshman
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