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Rosie Kiyemba

School: CVCHS, Grade: Senior, Sports: Basketball, Volleyball, Track

If you were to ask a random Clayton Valley Charter student if they know Rosie Kiyemba (member of varsity volleyball, basketball and track & field, featured singer in nearly every rally, Link Crew Freshman Orientation commissioner and much more) you are almost guaranteed to be answered with an enthusiastic “Of course!” Kiyemba has proved to be a crucial addition to the basketball roster this year. In fact, before their game on Dec. 30, she was awarded the coveted West Coast Jamboree scholarship in honor of her unmatched “athletic achievement, good sportsmanship, academic excellence and leadership.” The West Coast Jamboree is the only high school tournament in the country to assist seniors in their college expenses and could not have made a better choice in selecting her as their winner. CVCHS head coach Paul Kommer says, “Rosie is the type of person who makes everyone cheer for her.

She is very coachable and is a great teammate. Her teammates love her for the kind, genuine person that she is.” He also emphasized how her dramatic improvement throughout her four years in the program have propelled her into becoming “a key player on this year’s varsity team.” Kiyemba takes pride in being a part of her Ugly Eagles teams and representing her school. She also represents Clayton Valley by taking part in Advanced Show Choir and the Black Student Union. A true 2020 CVCHS icon, she is sure to continue inspiring people through her passion and dedication long after her high school years. Kiyemba plans on attending a four-year university and earning her undergrad in biology, which will propel her to medical school so she can become a pediatrician.

CVCHS student journalist Alexa ­Oldham wrote this Spotlight.

The Concord Clayton Pioneer congratulates Rosie and thanks Athlete Spotlight sponsors Dr. Laura Lacey & Dr. Christopher Ruzicka who have been serving the Clayton and Concord area for 25 years at Family Vision Care Optometry. www.laceyandruzicka.com

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