By Summer S.
Sand volleyball is a very fun sport played on sand, usually at the beach or in a sand court. Two teams stand on different sides of a net and try to hit the ball over the net without letting it touch the sand on their side. Most sand volleyball teams have two players, so teammates must work closely together. They can have up to six players on one team, but it can make it a bit hard.
The game starts with a serve. One player hits the ball over the net to the other team. Players use different skills like bumping, setting, and spiking to keep the ball moving. Each team may touch the ball up to three times before sending it back over the net.
Sand volleyball is also a great way to exercise. Running and jumping in the sand helps make muscles stronger. The sport teaches teamwork, communication, and good sportsmanship. Many families and friends enjoy playing sand volleyball together on warm, sunny days.
Julian: “The hardest part about playing sand volleyball is going up against good teams. Other than that, I feel like I can connect well with my teammates and we have a lot of fun together.”
Julian: “After winning the championship, it felt pretty good because work pays off—practicing all that great stuff, just getting to celebrate with your teammates and getting to see your team succeed. It's just one of the best feelings.”
🗞️ Introducing the Assumption Student News Lab!
Over the past few weeks, our creative and curious junior high students stepped behind the camera, the microphone, and the notepad as campus reporters in the Assumption Student News Lab.
Rather than sitting through traditional lectures, these young journalists managed their own newsroom and mastered a professional production pipeline:
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The Journalistic Lens: Learning to spot timely, impactful school stories.
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Professional Interviewing: Crafting open-ended questions and conducting respectful campus interviews.
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The Inverted Pyramid: Structuring news articles with engaging headlines and factual openings.
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Ethics & Integrity: Rigorously editing their work for accuracy and fairness.
Over the next few weeks, we are incredibly proud to feature their finalized news articles right here in Assumption Life. Get ready for a student-led look at our vibrant campus life—from sports highlights and teacher spotlights to behind-the-scenes glimpses of school traditions!
🎤📸 Enjoy our student features!