Dan Jewell | Staff Writer "The Mount"
Mount Michael alumni are known for doing great things after
high school, but one alumnus is doing something a bit different this year. As a
freshman in college, Kevin Jewell (‘14) is already making the most of his
opportunities. Jewell is a team manager for the Creighton Blue Jay basketball
program.
Jewell played basketball while at Mount Michael, but decided
to become a manager in college based on the advantages he saw from it. “It’s a
great experience. I want to be involved in sports in some aspect later in life,
so this will be helpful,” Jewell said. As manager, Jewell has a variety of
responsibilities. Mainly, he helps out at practice by running the clock and
setting everything up (i.e. jerseys, towels, and chairs). He also cleans all
rooms and facilities associated with the basketball team, as well as
occasionally getting food for the players. His job includes, as he puts it,
“everything except coaching.”
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| Kevin Jewell '14 (Holding Ball) Photo by Emily Jewell |
“You learn to take care of your responsibilities and make sure
it all gets done,” Jewell said. While many students find that college is a lot
of hard work and have little time for extracurricular activities, Jewell has
learned to balance school and managing, though he admits he sometimes struggles
with it.
“It is extremely hard. It’s partly because I love managing and
basketball, so I spend a lot of time at the practice facility. But my grades
are good and I love what I’m doing,” he said.
Jewell believes he is a good manager which the Blue Jays’
starting center, Zach Hanson confirmed, saying, “Kevin’s awesome. He always
shows up ready to work. He puts in maximum effort and you can tell he cares
about Creighton basketball. His jumper needs a little work though.”
Jewell credits his ability to balance managing and academics
to Mount Michael’s education system. He is never worried about finishing an
assignment on time because he knows how to use time effectively. This skill is
essential for Jewell to keep up with all his academics while also excelling as
a manager for the Jays.
