By Katie Powell '02

Katie Guay '01 is a machine. "Intensity and being part of a team" are just two of Guay's favorite things about sports. Anyone who has seen her in the ice rink or out on the playing fields knows that intensity is an understatement.

As a tri-varsity athlete in soccer, hockey, and lacrosse, Guay knows what it is to be a team player. Nothing illustrates this better than her being elected co-captain of both soccer and hockey. "As a captain, Katie always gets the team fired up, she is so much fun to play with!" says teammate Caddie Jackson '01.

Guay dominates opponents by refusing to allow them into her "house." A six-year veteran of both soccer and hockey, last spring she switched from varsity softball to lacrosse because she "wanted a more intense game." Though she had never played before, Guay made the varsity team and proved her natural ability on the playing field.

"With her nasty skills and awesome attitude, she's a great person to play with!" says teammate Hillary Brooks '02. Guay not only has unbelievable athletic ability, but a definite presence and an attitude that pulses through each team she plays for. Guay is excited to kick some butt this year at the New England soccer playoffs.

One of Guay's role models here at Deerfield is Christa Calagione '93. Ms. Calagione played ice hockey at DA and went on to play for Harvard. Guay says that she would love to follow in her footsteps, and play Division I hockey in college. She and Kat Sweet '01 (co-captains of the varsity hockey team) are looking forward to a great season with some talented new players on the team. Katie Guay is a passionate and devoted player whose team spirit and sportsmanship make her a great role model.

By Angela Martinelli '04

On a typical Deerfield afternoon, as the various sports teams wend their way down to the playing fields, Mayo Fujii '01 helps lead the girls' varsity soccer team in its traditional practice drills to prepare for the upcoming games. After playing soccer for eleven years, and being the leading scorer for Deerfield during her freshmen and junior year, Fujii has plenty of experience that she can apply towards improving this year's team. For the 2000 fall season, Fujii sees bonding as a unit, and focusing on physical training as her main goals. She also feels that the team must focus more on individual strengths, and commit 100% to every game.

The most challenging teams that the girls face this season include Loomis and Choate. A past game against Loomis on October 15 resulted in a 2-2 tie. The team was extremely pleased to upset their opponent's 7-0 winning streak.

Being a captain of such a strong varsity team has helped Fujii improve as an individual. Assistant coach Elizabeth McNamara notes that Fujii has "really stepped up in both team play and team spirit." Head coach Heidi Valk adds that Fujii has "become a pivotal player on the field." Co-captain Katie Guay '01 agrees. "Mayo leads by example with her aggressiveness and intensity in each game." The task of being captain has also given Fujii the ability to offer her ideas of improvement to the entire team. "As a captain, I focus on others. By helping others understand what teamwork and soccer is about, I myself have progressed to become a better player," Fujii said.

Fujii also enjoys involving herself in many other extra-curricular activities. She used to play ice hockey, but now finds time for snowboarding instead. In the spring she takes on varsity lacrosse. She also belongs to the skeet and rifle club. College is just around the corner. "I am excited about playing at the next level of soccer. It is going to be a huge commitment, but I am looking forward to the challenge," Fujii concluded. "I am also looking forward to improving my level of skill by playing with, and against better, stronger players," she added.

Although Fujii is excited about college, she will miss many aspects of Deerfield at the same time. "I will mostly miss Choate Day, where the true sense of Deerfield spirit and commitment reveals itself." Leaving the green playing fields, the small classes, her friends, and all other aspects of Deerfield, Fujii also leaves behind this piece of advice, "Keep an open mind; don't be afraid to be open to knew ideas and experiences."