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The student voice of Sycamore High School in Cincinnati, Ohio

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The student voice of Sycamore High School in Cincinnati, Ohio

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Q&A with Hannah Brown, 11, on cold temperatures and golf

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Hannah Brown, 11, competes at a fall meet. The temperatures have transitioned into extreme cold, so Brown has difficulty finding practice time. She hopes it will not affect her future performance. Photo courtesy of McDaniel’s Photography.

As a competitive high school golfer, there is no off-season. For Hannah Brown, 11, the cold has affected her more than most as she struggles to find outdoor practice time.

Q: Have you been practicing in the off-season?

A: I have private lessons once a week at an indoor facility, but my other time is spent at the driving range with friends, family, or just myself.

Q: Has the cold left you unable to go to the driving range?

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A: Recently, I haven’t been able to go as much because the driving range is outdoors and it’s difficult to grip the clubs when my hands are frozen.  Private lessons are helpful, but practice is way more effective when I’m able to golf more than once a week.

Q:  Do you think this will affect your future performance next fall?

A:  These extreme temperatures have never occurred before, so I’m not quite sure. Hopefully since it’s so far off from the season it won’t affect my performance too much, but we’ll have to wait and see.

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As a senior, this is my fourth year on staff. In previous years, I’ve served as the fun and games chief, as an associate editor, and now I help edit the articles that go online. Outside of journalism, I can usually be found either running or in between second and third base on the softball field. I run cross country for our school team, but also enjoy running on my own. It’s very stress relieving after a long day of school!  In college, I plan on pursuing some health-science related field. Even though this field isn’t directly related to journalism, my experience on The Leaf will definitely help me with anything I chose to do. I’m excited for this year and looking forward to a great year on staff!
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Q&A with Hannah Brown, 11, on cold temperatures and golf