Broadcast Journalism Story

Max Kane

Broadcast Journalism Story

TOPIC: Pole-Vaulting Captain Chris Ratsamy

ANGLE: Everybody loves Chris

B-ROLL EASTVIEW SPRINTERS RUNNING AROUND TRACK SHOW OF VAULTERS AT PRACTICE RATSAMY VAULTING VAULTERS PRACTING MAX’S STAND UP CLOSE UP ON RATSAMY RANDOM VAULTERS VAULTING

A-ROLL Eastview track has some amazing athletes, we have some of the best runners, throwers, and jumpers in the state. But one group never really gets too much credit and that’s the pole-vaulters. But this year is looking good for those sprinter rejects all because of one man. Chris Ratsamy. He has been a 4 year varsity vaulter, he’s now known as “Captain Ratsamy” “I wouldn't even call him a captain; I would say he's a coach in a way. He wants everyone to go as a hard as they can all the time.” One great thing about Ratsamy is that no matter who you are, he wants you to reach your full vaulting potential “He takes charge when we screw around, puts us back on track, very patient and teaches a lot of the younger guys.” Although Captain Ratsamy is praised by his fellow vaulters he still manages to stay level headed  “I think it's funny because I'm technically not a captain, but at the same time I'm honored that I've won the respect of all of my fellow vaulters. I've been doing this 4 years now and it feels great having those younger guys looking up to me.” Eastview vaulting has always been known to have a great program. With all returning Varsity vaulters and the lovable Chris Ratsamy it’s looking like Eastview should be exceeding high standards this year. For the 4CAST, this is Max.