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February 24, 1999

Female Wrestler

1.How is Miriam Jenkins like most high school students? How is she
different? Why does she choose to participate in her school's wrestling
program? Why do
you think more girls are becoming involved in wrestling?

2.As a class, discuss why the state of Texas banned male/female
wrestling. Explain why coaches and referees worry about potential problems
in male/female
wrestling. Guide students in conducting research into the issue of
male/female wrestling and its pros and cons. Share student findings in class
discussion. Do
students think male/female wrestling is worth the potential risks to
the athletes and the school systems? Discuss.

3.Direct students to conduct research to find out what Title IX is and
what it means to student sports programs. The first and last websites below
should be of
assistance. Share student findings. Direct each student to interview
coaches, older family members or acquaintences to find out how Title IX has
changed
school sports programs. Encourage students to seek both positive and
negative feedback. Have students present their information in class
discussion. Direct
each student to write an essay that begins with the sentence, "Title IX
has been good/bad for school sports because..."

LINKS:

http://members.tripod.com/tinytornado/j1.htm
http://www.denverpost.com/wsports/ws0616.htm
http://www.fhsw.com/
http://themat.com/mall/links.asp
http://themat.com/etc/title9/default.asp

 

 

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High School Notebook: GHS wrestler pins the boys

By KEITH NIEBUHR
Sun sports writer, February 18, 1999

CNN was in town last Friday for a feature story on Gainesville wrestler
Miriam Jenkins, who
not only competes against the boys but regularly beats them. No word on when
the story will
air, but we'll keep you posted.

Jenkins, who competes in the 103-pound weight class, captured her second
consecutive district
title and improved to 26-8 on the year. Her win was key as GHS won the Class
5A-District 3
title for the second consecutive season.