Athlete of the Week: Dimitri Gnall

Photo Courtesy of Dimitri Gnall

Last season, Dimitri Gnall helped the Wyoming Seminary Boys Basketball to a district championship and even to the second round of the state tournament. This year, for his senior season, he has helped the team get off to a great start. So far, the team is 5-0. This includes wins over Dallas, Crestwood, Susquehanna, Stroudsburg North, and Selinsgrove Area. In just five games, Dimitri has scored a total of 109 points. In the game versus Selinsgrove Area, he had 30 points to help the boys win the Nespoli Tournament 90-50. Additionally, he has gone 26/30 from the free throw line. Dimitri and the boys look to continue their season of success Tuesday 12/18 home versus Abington Heights.

Position – Small Forward

Hometown – Moosic, Pennsylvania

Family Members – Michele (mom), David (dad), Nigel, Natalya, Alessondra

Favorite Player – LeBron James

Favorite Subject – AP Statistics

Favorite Food – Wing bites

Favorite color – Blue

Role Model – My father

Other Clubs/Sports – Basketball all year round

 

Athlete of the Week: October 4, 2018

Jared Weisenberger ’20 steals the ball from a Redeemer player(photo provided by Jared Weisenberger ’20).

Jared Weisenberger ‘20

By Kate Getz ‘21

Jared Weisenberger plays a key role on the Sem Boy’s Soccer team. He is known for being incredibly hardworking and willing to do what’s best for the success of the team. He lead the team in assists last year and has made many contributions to assists this year. Some star moments include when he scored a goal and had an assist in games versus Wyoming Area and Lake Lehman which both resulted in a 2-0 win. His teammates also commented on how although he is a very humble person, he leads and inspires all players on the team.

 

Position: Outside Midfielder

Hometown: Mountain Top, PA

Family Members: Mom, Dad, and his dog, Yankee

Favorite Soccer Team: Philadelphia Union

Favorite Soccer Player: Cristiano Ronaldo

Favorite Subject: US History

Favorite Food: Pizza

Favorite Color: Purple

Role Model: His dad because he works hard, but still comes home with a smile on his face

Favorite Moment of Season: Having a goal and assist in the 2-0 win against Lake Lehman

Fun Fact: He was coached by the current Washington Capitals head coach.

Other Clubs/Sports: Ice Hockey and Tennis

 

Athlete of the Week: September 27, 2018

Parker Callahan ‘19 on Sem’s Tennis Courts(photo courtesy of Parker Callahan ’19)

Parker Callahan ’19

By Ryan Perry ’19

The girls tennis team is off to a blistering start, going undefeated so far this season. They’re led in this endeavor by senior Parker Callahan, who has not only helped keep the team’s record perfect, but also make sure to hold herself to those standards. The perfect road has not been easy, as she showcased great mental fortitude to battle back for a 5 game comeback with teammate Paige Parsons (‘20). Parker looks to continue her excellence through the rest of the season and into playoffs.

Name- Parker Callahan

Position- Second Doubles

Hometown-  Kingston, Pennsylvania

Family Members- Mark and Jennifer Callahan (Parents)

Favorite Tennis Players- Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams

Favorite Subject- Biology

Favorite Food- Breakfast cereal, but especially Lucky Charms

Favorite Musician- Khalid

Favorite Part of the Season- Maintaining both a perfect personal record and a perfect team record

Favorite Thing in the World- Her friends

Fun Fact- Eats an orange before every match

Other Clubs- Medical Club, Baking Club, Blue Key, True Blue, Blue Crew, Girls Lacrosse