Trojan Torch Plainwell High School Plainwell, MI
Issue Date: Tuesday, June 04, 2013 Issue: June 2013 Last Update: Tuesday, June 04, 2013
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At-a-glance

Sam Olson ‘11 performs one of many skateboarding tricks. Skateboarders spend hours at a time trying their best to land their tricks perfectly - Aaron Olson
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They’re commonly mistaken for criminals, but prefer to be thought of as free spirits. They’re skateboarders.

Skateboarders are often only recognized for destruction of property, trash talking, or vandalism. 

Many think of Tony Hawk, Rob Dyrdek, or Bam Margera who skateboard and make a living out of it.

But these ‘skaters’ aren’t at all what they’re portrayed to be. Skaters view themselves with style, and express their creativity through skating.

The first skateboard was created in the 1950s, as a way surfers could cruise down to the water.

Zephyr was the first famous skate team, which included the great Stacy Peralta, Tony Alva, Allen Sarlo, and more.

Originating in California, skating soon started to spread as a drought rolled through and left pools dry.

“Skating in pools is very fun and an old school way of skating,” said Luke Kortokrax ‘13.

‘No skateboarding’ signs started popping up everywhere as the sport progressed.

“The signs are stupid. We’re not causing harm,” said Tommy Darby  ‘13. 

Skaters use skating to exercise, relax, or even feel accomplished.

“Landing a trick that you have been trying to do for along time then finally stomping it; there’s no better feeling,” said Kortokrax.

So, is their really any difference between skaters or any other sports players? Both share in the glory of their accomplishments. as well as looking at what they do as an art. 

Think of them as criminals if you want, but there’s no stopping the sport of skateboarding and its progression.

Skating is simply a way for those ‘skater boys’ to express themselves freely.

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