Chris Daly
filmmaker
“I’m 50/50. People who dedicate themselves to the craft are incredible, but those who get into substance abuse, and alcoholism, etc., are terrible.”
Sammy Mejia
barber
“Some athletes make good role models because they teach you to achieve and strive for your goals, and practice makes perfect.”
Matilda Wachtmeister
student
“It depends on the athlete. Some do, like those who inspire people to be active.”
Amanda Wachtmeister
student
“Yes, but it depends how people look at them. If they look up to them for their athletic abilities then they are good role models.”
This article appears in Mar 6-13, 2014.