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Douglas G. Frisbie is a 19-year
old from Concord, California is the youngest son of Mark and
Karen Frisbie. He is also a 2007 graduate from De La Salle
Catholic High School. Students accepted into this particular
High School are selective. While maintaining an Academic
Excellence in Spanish II and Music Theory, Douglas earned a GPA
of 3.81. Besides being a member of the school’s Bicycle
and Bowling Clubs, Douglas has been an accomplished musician
since learning to play the clarinet in the 4th grade
and benefited much from his participation in the high school’s
Concert and Marching Band.
While brother Brian studies engineering at UC Berkeley,
Douglas is currently enrolled as a freshman at College of the
Pacific in Stockton, where he can be closer to his bowling
commitments. He is majoring in the field he loves, Computer
Science, and hopes to spend his life being helpful to the world
through computer technology.
Douglas’ interest in the game of bowling was sparked at
age 9 while on a Cub Scout outing….. in a bowling center! He
took to the game like a duck to water…. and proved to be a
natural. But why not, his dad had been a youth bowler and being
so inspired, Douglas entered as many leagues possible; many
times teaming with his dad; to bring home the First Place
trophies.
With ten years of participating in league and tournament
play, Douglas has learned the game WELL and has become a TRUE
competitor. He currently averages 220… posting 213 and 225 the
two previous seasons. On December 3, 2006, Douglas hit the
headlines in the local bowling publications. While
participating in the Junior Adult Classic League, he rolled
strike after strike with games of 277-233 and 299 for an 809
series. A wobbly 7-pin had robbed Douglas of his first “300”
game.
However, not to be discouraged, Douglas came back just 8
days later, in the 400 Junior Adult Scratch League on December
11th, sparing in his first two frames, then throwing
10 strikes in a row for a 278; and in the second game 12 in a
row for his first “300” game and finished with a 221, leaving a
solid 10-pin for a 799 series.
During
all his years as a youth member at Diablo Lanes, Douglas has
gained the respect of the staff, management and fellow bowlers.
as a bowler; a student coach and an all around volunteer. He
never misses league or paying his league fees, and always
displays the best in attitude and good sportsmanship to the game
and other bowlers.
Aside from school and his bowling schedule, Douglas finds
the energy to work part-time in a dental office and walk his
elderly neighbor’s dog. And, most importantly, has never
abandoned his commitments for over ten years to his Boy Scout
programs. His Leadership abilities were extraordinary having
held positions as Senior Patrol Leader, Den Chief, Patrol
Leader, Troop Guide, Scribe and now…… last year earned and was
awarded the highest rank….. of Eagle Scout. |
Samantha J. Jimenez is an
18-year old graduate of Rowland High School, Rowland Heights -
Class of 2007, posting a GPA of 3.8. She was an outstanding
member of the high school Volleyball team from 2003-2007.
Samantha is currently enrolled as a freshman at San
Antonio Community College in Walnut, majoring in Photography and
Business. Her goal is to graduate with her masters in both
majors and has hopes to open her own Photography Studio.
Samantha leaves a legend as having been an
extraordinarily dedicated student, only missing six days of
school within 13 years and has recorded perfect attendance the
past nine years.
It goes without saying that bowling has played a big part
in Samantha’s family throughout the years. Her grandparents were
bowlers; her aunts and uncles were bowlers; her dad Joseph and
mom Connie continue to bowl. And then at age seven, Samantha
joined the sport. Many have said Samantha has been bowling
longer than she has been alive, since mother Connie bowled while
pregnant with her. Sister Natalie, now sixteen, also enjoys the
sport.
Inspired since having open heart surgery at age four and
being told future participation in sports was questionable,
Samantha displayed amazing potential and strong will to follow
in her family foot-steps. She knows that without her dad’s
coaching and encouragement, she would not be where she is in her
game today, allowing her to help pay for her education and earn
her degree.
Samantha has a passion for the game and possesses an
extraordinary talent in applying the techniques required to
allow one to adjust to the PBA sport lane patterns. Currently
bowling under these extremely competitive lane conditions,
Samantha averages 198 (equivalent to a 218 average on normal
lane conditions.)
Samantha is a member and Secretary of the Junior Amateur Tour (JAT)
and Junior Scratch Tour of America (JST). She placed in the top
36 at the 2006 Junior Gold National Finals and top 16 in 2005
and 2007.
While bowling on the Sport Shot conditions this season,
Samantha scored a high game of 279; 723 series She had an 805
in 2007; and from 2003-2007 recorded (30) 700 series and in
2005-2006 season, (2) 299 games and has (3) 300 games to her
credit from 2004, 2006 & 2007.
Samantha holds champion titles in the 2005 CA State
Championships All-Events; 2004 State Pepsi Championships; JAT
titles in 2001, 2002, 2004; and JAT Farm Club titles in 2004,
2005.
Samantha has been a member of the JST for over 6 years
and has been the JST Gold League Secretary for the past two
seasons. Samantha has also qualified for Junior National Gold
each year, as well as maintaining the highest female average in
the league. Director of the JST, Butch Hesketh, describes
Samantha as consistently friendly and professional in her
attitude towards the game and to her fellow bowlers.
Samantha uses every spare time she has to practice for as
she is hopeful that one day she will qualify as a member of Team
USA. In addition to such a full schedule, Samantha has
never abandoned her 10-Year membership with the Girl Scouts, and
works part-time as an intern at the Photo Arts Industry.
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