ENVIRONMENTAL PORTRAIT: HUMAN OF STATESBORO

BY: Emma Price 

 

    

           Mia Carroll is a college student here at Georgia Southern. 

"I love to sing, it is the best outlet for me, and I love getting to do it here in Statesboro." 

[ENVIRONMENTAL PORTRAIT 2] Max Martinez

By Julia Sellman

Max Martinez, 2nd year graduate student in music performance

"My dad and grandfather were both concertmasters of the El Salvadorian Symphony, and I want to follow their path and become the next concertmaster of the symphony. I've studied violin since the age of six, and my love for this instrument has only grown." 

                                                        

Dasha Hayes Humans of Statesboro

Joe and Carter McDaniel a father and son duo at Georgia Southern baseball game. Carter is a political science major in his senior year. 

"We are father and son and my brother is also here but we are huge Georgia Southern fans and we are alumni. All three of us are political science majors and we are from Maryland." - Joe Carter 

 

[ENVIRONMENTAL PORTRAIT 2] Shawn Dwayne Zubieta

 By: Daisy Davis

Shawn Dwayne Zubieta

Georgia Southern Senior

Computer Science Major

Shawn, seen here holding a brownie batter latte from Three Tree, is a computer science major and a competitive archer. 

"We had a competition in Gainesville, Florida this past weekend. I'm in the Barebow Recurve division- so think Katniss Everdeen, but less hot."

Shawn said he got three X's, or bullseyes, and placed second in his event. He has been shooting for less than a year.

[ENVIRONMENTAL PORTRAIT 2] Kate Carpenter and Annabelle Wilcox

Left: Kate Carpenter 

Freshman, Management Major

"I've been playing tennis since high school and it was my favorite because its a get away for me from school."

Right: Annabelle Wilcox

Freshman, Nursing Major

 

"I started playing tennis in middle school and played for my high school team, but now I use this sport to take breaks from homework."

[ENVIRONMENTAL PORTRAIT 2] Avery Radtke

 

Avery Radtke
Sophomore Political Science Major

"My favorite class at Georgia Southern was probably my Universal Justice class because it was very interesting and it actually led me to choose my career path."

[ ENVIROMENTAL PORTRAIT 2]- Bella Jahnke

 

By: Bella Jahnke
Anna Beck, GSU alumni, 2024
Anna Beck was taking her dog out in my neighborhood. She told me that her favorite flavor of ice cream is Milk and Cookies by Ben and Jerry's

[Environmental Portrait 2] Caroline Hill

By: William McCranie

 Caroline Hill Class of 2028

"My boyfriend is taking me to Ruth's Chris Steak House in Savannah for Valentine's Day. I'm super excited, this will be our first Valentine's Day together."

[ ENVIRONMENTAL PORTRAIT 2] Maggie Sale

                                                 Trinity Itsede

                                 Freshman 

                                Marketing Major 

" I am going home for valentines day, I live right outside of Atlanta and I want to be with my parents for the weekend" 

[ENVIRONMENTAL PORTRAIT 2] Megan Morris

 Megan Morris reapplies her lipstick during happy hour at Nonna Picci, a small routine that she says keeps her feeling put together and confident.

[ENVIRONMENTAL PORTRAIT 2] Rosalynn Kalloniatis

 

By: Cate Kearby

Rosalynn Kalloniatis, Cosmetology Student

"Cosmetology school is so rewarding, but it can be stressful at times. I have to perform two full pirms on my mannequin head by tomorrow morning."

[Environmental Portrait 2] Mia Falcone

By: Mia Falcone

Aidyn Driggers, Freshman Nursing Major

"My favorite place to eat in Statesboro is Tokyo Japan, I really like any sushi roll they have."

 

[Environmental Portrait 2] Saskia Kroeger

 By: Madlen Wendland

Saskia Kroeger, Junior, Management Major

"I go to the fitness classes about four times a week, and I also lift two to four times a week," Kroeger said. "My favorite exercise is Hip thrusts."

[Scramble 2] William McCranie

 

[Scramble 2] Sean White

 By: Addie Horne

Sean White

Business Management Major

Catcher for Georgia Southern Baseball Team

[Environmental Portrait 2] Emi Groover

By: Kyra Dorsey 

Emi Groover 

Freshman, Environmental Science major 

"The highlight of my semester so far has been my friends," Groover said. "We hangout outside a lot around Sweethearts Circle and they convinced me to join anime club." 

[ Environmental Portrait 2 ] Sabrina Briggs

 By: Brooke Bowen 

Sabrina Briggs

Sophomore, Engineering Major

"My go to coffee order is an iced caramel vanilla latte"

[Enviromental Portrait 2] Eva Williamson

 By: Addie Horne

Eva Williamson

Recreation Activity Center Group Fitness (Pilates) Instructor

"I actually just got another instructing job doing human reformer pilates!"

[ENVIRONMENTAL PORTRAIT 2] Natassia Mason

 

By: Vanessa Alcala

Natassia Mason

Sophomore, Political Science and Spanish double major

“The community is my favorite part about Georgia Southern. There’s always someone who represents your interests, and the faculty really prioritizes your interests.” 

[ ENVIRONMENTAL PORTRAIT 2] Ron McDaniel

By: Rayne Deese

Ron McDaniel

Bulloch Academy's Resource Officer

"Best advice I could give is to do the right thing, for the right reason, even if no one is looking. I heard that advice 15 years ago and it has never slipped my mind since."

{PHOTOSTORY 1: OUTDOORS] Soccer Practice

 

A coach reviews practice notes during a late-night soccer training session. The team met on the field to prepare for upcoming matches.

A player dribbles the ball through cones during a nighttime practice drill. The drill emphasized footwork and ball control.

A player controls the ball while scanning the field during a practice drill. The drill focused on quick decision-making and positioning.

A player watches the field as practice continues during the evening session. The team rotated through drills and scrimmage play.

A player moves the ball forward during a competitive practice drill. The drill simulated game-like situations and defensive pressure.

The coach reconvenes with his team, briefly stopping practice to review plays. “It is very important to understand spacing and positioning during practice,” said coach Oscar. “Because it affects how quickly players can move the ball and create opportunities.”

The coach demonstrates positioning while explaining instructions to players during practice. The team paused to receive clarification before resuming drills.

A player moves across the field as practice continues under the lights. The session included conditioning and movement-based drills.

A player advances the ball as teammates and defenders close in during practice. The drill recreated game-speed situations and decision-making.

Players move the ball through a drill as defenders apply pressure during practice. The exercise emphasized spacing and quick passes.

A player tracks the ball while scanning the field during practice. The drill emphasized awareness and anticipation.

A player drives forward with the ball at his feet while creating a play during practice. The drill encouraged quick decision-making and attacking movement.

A player stands on the field as practice continues around him. The session moved between drills and scrimmage play.

A player controls the ball while picking out a pass through the defense during practice. The drill focused on vision and precise passing.

A player stands with his back to the field while watching play develop during practice. The session continued with movement-based drills.

A player positions himself to break the back line as play develops during practice. The drill emphasized timing and attacking runs.

A player uses his body to protect the ball while under pressure. The exercise focused on maintaining possession.

A player keeps the ball close while scanning the field during practice. The exercise emphasized technique and awareness.

A player closes in on the ball during a practice sequence. The exercise focused on anticipation and positioning.

A player scans the field before delivering a pass during practice. The exercise focused on awareness and precision.

[PHOTOSTORY 1: OUTDOORS] Georgia Southern University Golf Course

 

By: DeShawn Brooker

Statesboro residents practice their golf swings at the Georgia Southern University golf range. The quiet setting sets a tone of concentration for the golfers.

Junior, Brayden Goff walks towards the golf range to begin his day. Goff is visiting from Augusta, Ga and goes to Georgia Military College majoring in management.

Goff reaching for a few golf balls to begin swinging. Goff says he has been swinging since 3rd grade and fell in love with the sport ever since.

Goff holds his follow-through after he takes his first swing for the day. Goff took many reps using the same club until he felt loose.

Goff practice his putt shots in the putting zone. "It is very important to understand where you are at ground level when you putt," said Brayden Goff. "Because it can become uneven depending on how far you are taking your shot from."

Goff smiles after receiving compliments from other golfers around him. Brayden Goff says he appreciates the mental clarity golfing gives him, as it helps when school gets stressful at times.

A bird sits in the middle of the course. Retired veteran Mike Stevens, walks up the course to where his ball landed. 

Stevens lines up his shot for the final hole. Stevens says he hopes he can get his kid into the sport as he believes it a good mental exercise for the brain.

Steven watches his shot roll towards the cup. His friend behind him ,Johnathon Hike, are having a friendly battle as Hike is preparing to go next.

Stevens goes to get his golf ball after taking his shot. Johnathon Hike, is a project worker and has been golfing for 35 years and says it's one of his favorite hobbies.

Allen Lake prepares to begin his tee on the course. Lake says he has been golfing for 20 years and moved from New York during covid.

Lake takes out a club to begin his first shot. Lake is retired and loves to golf and play other sports, relaxing sports when he is out.

Lake practices his form before he takes his putting shot. Lake's favorite professional golfer is defending champion Rory McIlroy, because they are both European.

Available golf carts for golfers who are going to more than one tee course. The Georgia Southern golf course spans 167 acres, attracting many golfers who come to use it.

Blaize Minick and Will Hitchens driving to the next tee course. Minick graduated from Georgia Southern with a business degree and Hitchens is a senior at Ogeechee Technical College majoring in criminal justice.

Minick and Hitchens view the shot across the lake at the beginning of the course. Both say golfing brings them a peace of mind to them as this sport was a great replacement for them after they stop playing baseball.

A Georgia Southern pole flag marker. Golfers use pole flags as an indicator of how windy it is, so they can sense of where they need to aim, to achieve the best shot possible.

Statesboro High School golfers improve their swings at the driving range. Repetition on the range enables the golfers to develop the correct muscle memory once the tournament play begins.

Michael Edwards is the coach of the Statesboro High School golf team. Edwards has been golfing for 35 years and is a special education teacher at the school.

A Statesboro High student practice his swing at the golf range. The Statesboro High golf team have just started their season and matches will begin February 10th.