NOTE: If you are short on time, watch the video and complete this See, Think, Wonder activity: What did you notice? What did the story make you think about? What would you want to learn more about?
SUMMARY
While most high schoolers spend their summer vacation hanging out with friends, Genesis Lewis is spending hers gearing up for an international golf competition. The North Carolina rising senior will be on a U.S. junior golf team selected to compete in an upcoming tournament in Australia.
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WARM-UP QUESTIONS
- Who is Genesis Lewis, and what sets her apart in golf?
- What got Lewis interested in golf?
- Where will she be competing this summer?
- When did she begin playing and competing in golf?
- Why is her story important for understanding representation in sports?
FOCUS QUESTIONS
- What does Genesis Lewis's story say about fostering inclusive communities to support young people's potential for success?
- How do you think communities can be more supportive of young people's interests and ambitions?
Media literacy: Why do you think PBS News Hour featured Lewis's story? Can you think of other stories of success despite lack of community support?
WHAT STUDENTS CAN DO
- Write a letter to your school's sports department or local school board to urge them to consider how they are supporting equitable access to youth athletes in a sport they have not been traditionally represented in.
- Create a similar profile of an athlete in your school community to highlight and share their experiences with feeling supported. (This activity might spotlight other examples of inequity, yet to be covered).
- Research organizations offering mentorship programs and coordinate ways to make the service known in your community. (Ex: Global Sports Mentoring Program; TEAM Inc.; SG United Foundation; Mentoring Through Athletics).
Written by Kevin Roodnauth, PBS News Hour Classroom's intern and senior at Amherst College, and News Hour's Vic Pasquantonio.
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