Frankie Gamio's Work

11 pieces

Sports - October, 2022
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Athlete Health Corner: why recovery is crucial
Frankie Gamio
I have spent most of my life doing sports. Since I was nine, I have had at least six practices a week. However, I did not ever really learn how to take care of myself with the intense training. I had my first injury at...
Sports - June, 2022
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Girls Varsity Lacrosse dominates with a Strong Team Culture
Frankie Gamio
In the last few seconds of overtime, the ball hits the net and the girls varsity lacrosse team beats their rival, Allentown High School, as the clock runs out. This season, the girls lacrosse team had a record of 12-6....
Sports - April, 2022
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Athlete Health Corner: The truth behind protein powder
Frankie Gamio
Any social media user can attest to the myriad of fitness influencers online. With their well-conditioned bodies and seemingly perfect diets, a simple click on their profiles reveals pages full of enticing health tips....
Sports - March, 2022
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PHS alumna Kelly Curtis flies high in her first Olympic Games
Frankie Gamio Jessica Chen
Kelly Curtis ’07 takes a deep breath as she kneels down on the Olympic ice track before her. With the crowd cheering before her, she sprints forward and slides straight onto her skeleton sled. Propelling up to...
Sports - February, 2022
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John Reardon ’22: Basketball
Frankie Gamio
John Reardon ’22 looks at the clock with only five seconds left, signals for a teammate to pass the ball, and aims it at the net. Swish! Just as the buzzer sounds, he scores a three-pointer. While Reardon has experience...
Sports - February, 2022
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PHS boys ice hockey team finds success through teamwork
Jessica Chen Frankie Gamio Dester Selby-Salazar
After putting on their hockey gear, the boys ice hockey team huddles for their courtside ritual. A hush falls over the group. The laughter and chitchat is replaced with focus and determination. Captain Cooper Zullo ’23...
Sports - October, 2021
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Athletes of the Month: Nolan Kaputa ’22: rowing
Frankie Gamio
Early mornings on Carnegie Lake were how Nolan Kaputa ’22 spent most of his time in quarantine. In the yellow single he shares with his dad, he practiced every day before school.  is extra work contributed to his...
Sports - September, 2021
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Athletes of the Month: Kento Nakaya ’22: cross country
Frankie Gamio
Standing in complete silence, he pauses as he toes the line. To his left and right is a cacophony of sound as athletes slap their limbs, improving blood circulation. Ignoring distractions that surround him, Kento Nakaya...
Sports - March, 2021
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Athlete of the Month: Colm Trainor
Frankie Gamio
At 6 a.m. every morning, Colm Trainor ’21 laces up his skates and takes a lap around the ice rink. Feeling the cold air on his skin, he shivers a little and takes a deep breath. To warm up, he begins to juggle the puck...
Sports - March, 2021
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Athlete of the Month: Adam Macmillan
Frankie Gamio
Upon first glance, the golf course seems like a peaceful place. Rolling green hills surround a series of flags, the gentle arc of iron clubs striking golf balls and sending them far into the air. However, Adam Macmillan...