Sports Writer Thomas George Comes to DE

The Imperatore Library was fortunate to host sports journalist Thomas George, father of DE senior Anthony, for a lunch time talk on Monday, April 23. Besides writing for publications such as The Denver Post, Detroit Free Press, and The New York Times, Mr. George is also the published author of three books, his most recent being Blitzed: Why NFL Teams Gamble on Starting Rookie Quarterbacks.

Anthony introduces his father, Thomas George.

He talked to enthusiastic sports fans and future potential journalists about the path of becoming a sports writer, offering advice on how to start out in the field. Reiterating the point that good readers make good writers, Mr. George challenged students to seek out award-winning pieces of journalism and analyze what makes them great. He consistently returned to the ideas of hard work, learning to listen, and cultivating excellence, encouraging students to rise above mediocrity regardless of their areas of interest. Engaged students were able to take away some concrete steps for their future aspirations.

Thomas George speaks with each student about their future aspirations.

If you have an idea for a guest speaker that you'd like to see in the library, come talk to Mrs. Shaurette or Mr. Petkus.

The Repercussion of Concussion

Football players and concussions have been in the news a lot lately, with some cases also ending up in the courts. The New York Times reports there have been three deaths over the past week of high school football players. A columnist from the Washington Post argues that the problem is such a severe public health issue that Congress should get involved. ESPN mentions a new Harvard study coming out in the Journal of Neurotrauma about the impact of concussions and players who don't report them. An article from last year on The Wall Street Journal discusses the academic consequences of concussions.

Learn more about this topic and what you can do to prevent concussions with a book or DVD from the library on this issue: League of Denial: the NFL, Concussions, and the Battle for Truth or Fourth Down and Inches: Concussions and Football’s Make-or-Break Moment. 

  

Olympics in the Library

Have a free period and want to catch the latest Olympic event?  Stop by the Bogo Room in the Imperatore Library because we will be showing the games.  The Opening Ceremony is today at 11, though there will be a tape delay.  You can follow the live blog of the opening ceremony on The New York Times and check in for updates on the Olympics site.