Sibling Spotlight
By: Rylee Simonson
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The Dufrenes
The Dufrene name has a family legacy at John Curtis Christian school. Addilyn and Paul Dufrene's uncle, Jacob Dufrene, was a D1 football player, as well as playing basketball and track (400 meter run and the 4x400 relay). Jacob was a linebacker who excelled so well he brought his talent to the University of Kentucky. In high school, Jacob Dufrene was a First-Team all-state as a starter for the high school football team. He led his team in back-to-back state championships his junior and senior season.
Addilyn Dufrene
Junior volleyball player (outside), All-State High Jumper, NHS member, FCA member, Spirit Club member, and Interact Club member.
1. What is your favorite part about your sport?
My favorite thing about my sport is that even though I am competing against other athletes, I am competing against myself and trying to do better than my last performance everytime I go out there.
2. Do you have any superstitions on meet day, and if so what are they?
Yes, I have one superstition! I try to wear the same lululemon socks everytime I compete (washed of course).
3. What are the steps you do on meet day, like step by step?
Starting the night before I compete, I pray and write down in my journal all of the things that I need to focus on in order to perform the way I want to. The day of competition, I make sure to eat right and stretch well throughout the day. Once I get to the track, I focus on warming up well and all of those things that I wrote down in my journal the night before!
4. What is your mentality going into a meet?
My mentality mainly consists of trusting my training and the work that I have put in. I tell myself that there is no reason to be nervous or scared because I have done it over and over again. I am confident in myself and my coaches. I believe if I try my best then the training that my coaches have put me through will help me succeed.
5. Do you eat anything different, day of a meet?
I don't necessarily eat anything different on meet day, but I make sure that I am not eating anything heavy or greasy. The night before I make sure to eat a big meal but on meet day I try to eat light.
6. What is the legacy you or your family have here at Curtis (ex. Broken records, who in your family went to Curtis and what did they do, awards earned)?
I only have one family member that attended Curtis in the past. My uncle, Jacob Dufrene, played multiple sports at JCCS but excelled in football. He played Linebacker and later got the opportunity to play D1 football at the University of Kentucky.
Addilyn being awarded All American.
Addilyn Dufrene in New York for Nike Indoor Nationals!
Addilyn taking a picture after winning first place in the State Indoor Meet!
Addilyn cleared 5'7" at N.I.N!
Paul Dufrene V
Freshman baseball player (pitcher and pinch runner), football player (wide receiver), and FCA member.
1. What is your favorite part about your sport?
My favorite part about sports is being able to hang out with my friends while playing the sport I love.
2. Do you have any superstitions on game day, and if so what are they?
The only superstition I have is not stepping on the foul line, because it's bad luck.
3. What are the steps you do on game day, like step by step?
I wake up, make sure I eat a good breakfast, get ready for school, then go to school. After school we show up to the field, hit batting practice, and get ready for the game.
4. What is your mentality going into a game?
Still try to have fun while trying to play my best to beat my opponent.
5. Do you eat anything different, day of game?
On game days I eat spicy doritos, nerds gummy clusters and a glacier freeze gatorade.
6. What is the legacy you or your family have here at Curtis (ex. Broken records, who in your family went to Curtis and what did they do, awards earned)?
My sister has won state twice for track, and my uncle got a D1 football scholarship to play at the University of Kentucky.
Paul getting ready to hit another nuke.
Pauly D. up to at bat!
Paul Dufrene in the field.
Paul practicing his swing!
AND THEY HAVE MANY MORE AT THE LOWER SCHOOL...TO BE CONTINUED!
The Heberts
The Hebert legacy at Curtis involves Gracey and Bryce's dad & uncle. Kris and Conrad Hebert played football and baseball, winning two state championships in football and one in baseball. Kris Hebert was All-State in football and baseball, while Conrad Hebert was All-State in football. Kris always had the highest batting average for the school's baseball team. Bryce and Gracey both received 1st Team All-District last year in baseball and softball.
Bryce Hebert
Senior baseball player (first baseman and pitcher), First Team All-District, and NHS member.
1. What is your favorite part about your sport?
My favorite part about baseball is the pitching aspect of it. I love being on the mound with my guys behind me that I trust to make the plays that are hit to them.
2. Do you have any superstitions on game day, and if so what are they?
Yes, The socks I wear I always wear different designed socks, never normal socks on game day.
3. What are the steps you do on game day, like step by step?
I wake up at 7:05 A.M. I leave for school at about 7:28. I go through my normal day of school then head to Jason Curtis' house after school to get my uniform on and ready. I always hit batting practice in a sleeveless shirt then put my jersey on after I'm done hitting then get game ready during warmups.
4. What is your mentality going into a game?
My mentality is that no one is better than me and that no one can beat us as a team all while still having fun.
5. Do you eat anything different, on game days?
No, I never eat breakfast. I just eat the normal lunch that day at school, then after school I just talk with Jason, Gabe, and Aiden and we usually get something light whether that's a subway sandwich or a smoothie.
6. What is your goal for this season?
My Uncle and Dad both came here and graduated in 2000 they both have 2 rings from football and one ring in baseball. I have one ring from football but zero from baseball as of now because we lost my freshman year and Junior year in the state championship so I would like to go out with a bang and win my first baseball state championship my senior year with my brothers.
Bryce Hebert pitching against Holy Cross.
Bryce up at bat vs.St. Martin Episcopal.
Bryce playing first base against West Monroe.
Bryce hitting vs. Holy Cross.
Gracey Hebert
Freshman volleyball (setter), softball player (second baseman), First Team All-District, Interact Club member, Spirit Club member, and FCA member.
1. What is your favorite part about your sport?
My favorite part about softball is the intensity and my friends. I love a good, competitive game.
2. Do you have any superstitions on game day, and if so what are they?
I have a pair of "game day earrings" that I have to wear on every game day. I also wear the same socks and sliding shorts. Me and Brynn Godfrey have the same throwing ritual every gameday.
3. What are the steps you do on game day, like step by step?
The night before my game I have to put in my gameday earrings. When I wake up I get ready for school and go to school like it is a regular day. When PE comes around I get ready for my game and I start getting my mind right. I try to keep my appetite smaller than usual on game days.
4. What is your mentality going into a game?
My mentality going into a game is to do my best for my team. I tell myself not to be selfish and give the team my all. I also put scenarios of games in my mind, in case it happens during my game.
5. Do you eat anything different, day of game?
I eat less so I don't feel sick during a game.
6. What is your goal for this season?
My goal for this season is to win the State-championship. My 7th grade year we fell short, losing in the semi-final game and last year we fell short in the State-championship, losing 2-1 against Chapelle. That feeling was the worst thing I've ever felt so I told myself it will not happen again.
Gracey Hebert running to second base versus Mount Carmel.
Gracey getting an out at first, after hitting her home run against Dominican.
Gracey's at bat vs. Archbishop Hannan.
Gracey Hebert throwing to first to get the runner out against MCA.
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