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[Photo] Burgess tackles pressures of upcoming senior basketball season, sees offers on horizon

Kasey Thompson, Yearbook Editor in Chief September 30, 2022

Burgess poses with his grandfather, Don Burgess, and teammate, senior Joel Alvarado.

Sophomore Jadon Burgess stretches first thing in the morning. He stretches for about five minutes. "I stretch first thing in the morning so I can wake my body up and be prepared," Burgess said.

[Photo] Day in the life of online student, Jadon Burgess

Sawyer Hook, Staff Reporter September 30, 2020

Sophomore Jadon Burgess stretches first thing in the morning. He stretches for about five minutes. "I stretch first thing in the morning so I can wake my body up and be prepared," Burgess said.

Burgess checks into his first class, Economics, at 8 a.m. with his notes out and ready. "My favorite thing about Econ is learning about money and how to use it," Burgess said.

Burgess checks into his first class, Economics, at 8 a.m. with his notes out and ready. "My favorite thing about Econ is learning about money and how to use it," Burgess said.

Next, Burgess goes into his second block which is Weight Training. He checked in after a ten minute break at 9:10 a.m. "I like learning different aspects to strengthening your body," Burgess said.

Next, Burgess goes into his second block which is Weight Training. He checked in after a ten minute break at 9:10 a.m. "I like learning different aspects to strengthening your body," Burgess said.

For his third class Burgess checks into AP Psychology at 10:20 a.m. following a ten minute break. "I think [AP psychology] is a very interesting class," Burgess said.

For his third class Burgess checks into AP Psychology at 10:20 a.m. following a ten minute break. "I think [AP psychology] is a very interesting class," Burgess said.

For his final block, Burgess heads into Algebra 2. He checked in after his lunch break from 11:20 a.m. to 11:50 a.m. and entered the class at 11:50 a.m. "I feel like Algebra 2 is a challenging course but [it] is possible when you apply yourself," Burgess said.

For his final block, Burgess heads into Algebra 2. He checked in after his lunch break from 11:20 a.m. to 11:50 a.m. and entered the class at 11:50 a.m. "I feel like Algebra 2 is a challenging course but...

After all his classes are over, Burgess works on some remaining homework. He started working on homework earlier in the afternoon. "I spend around 30-45 minutes a day working on homework," Burgess said.

After all his classes are over, Burgess works on some remaining homework. He started working on homework earlier in the afternoon. "I spend around 30-45 minutes a day working on homework," Burgess said.

Once his homework is done, Burgess goes outside and practices his shot for basketball. He decided to head over to Ralph Sampson Park. "I typically go outside and shoot at least once a day if the weather is nice," Burgess said.

Once his homework is done, Burgess goes outside and practices his shot for basketball. He decided to head over to Ralph Sampson Park. "I typically go outside and shoot at least once a day if the weather...

After dinner, Burgess proceeds to work on his basketball skills. He chose to do a two ball, ball handling drill to improve his playmaking abilities. "Two ball, ball handling is important because it works on your hand eye coordination," Burgess said.

After dinner, Burgess proceeds to work on his basketball skills. He chose to do a two ball, ball handling drill to improve his playmaking abilities. "Two ball, ball handling is important because it works...

Once he is done with dribbling, Burgess starts lifting. He lifted for around 30 minutes. "My favorite thing about lifting is that I like listening to music while I do it," Burgess said.

Once he is done with dribbling, Burgess starts lifting. He lifted for around 30 minutes. "My favorite thing about lifting is that I like listening to music while I do it," Burgess said.

Later at night, Burgess decides to practice his keyboard. He does this as a hobby and to have fun. "I play my piano probably once or twice a week," Burgess said.

Later at night, Burgess decides to practice his keyboard. He does this as a hobby and to have fun. "I play my piano probably once or twice a week," Burgess said.

Finally, late at night before bed, Burgess stretches one last time. "Stretching before bed helps prevent cramps and your muscles from getting tight," Burgess said.

Finally, late at night before bed, Burgess stretches one last time. "Stretching before bed helps prevent cramps and your muscles from getting tight," Burgess said.

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