by: Tori Schubert
People Editor

Lacrosse recruit and pickleball enthusiast, sophomore Cooper Tseng leads with an adventurous spirit, making the most of his high school career.

With a full academic schedule, Tseng has a well-rounded but challenging course load. He is enrolled in Chemistry, Algebra 2 Accelerated, English 10, AP European History, Spanish 3, and Digital Photography. Tseng’s favorite class is Digital Photography, where he expresses his creativity. He shared that he has discovered a passion for photography: “I find joy in taking photos of different aspects in my life. I like trying new things and trying out different camera angles, lenses, and techniques.” As his sporting events take up vast amounts of time after school, Tseng manages his tasks meticulously to ensure all of his tasks are done efficiently.

Additionally, Tseng has been an avid fencer since a young age. As a member of the Bay Area Fencing Club (BAFC), he has participated competitively in local and national tournaments since he was 11 years old. Tseng describes fencing competitions as “Extremely fun because the competition is very hard, but you see a lot of the same people over and over again. It is just a fun environment to be immersed in.”

Tseng has recently embarked on his lacrosse journey this spring. His friends’ encouragement and lively team environment inspired him to join the program. Tseng plays midfield, proving to be a valuable asset to both offensive and defensive players. Tseng also strives to maintain a positive mindset and keep the mood light with his teammates. He enjoys each player’s determination, emphasizing the grit, drive, and passion required to lead them toward favorable outcomes. Although games can be intense, Tseng has full trust and confidence in his teammates, proud of their ability to rely on each other and make every moment count. Tseng described the transition from individual sports to team athletics, saying that although he noticed an adjustment, “It’s not as different as you would think because even in fencing, you still have a community around you, although tournaments can be very different.” Tseng has learned to navigate a variety of environments through each of his athletic endeavors, reflective of his venturesome personality.

Further developing his athletic and personal pursuits, Tseng founded the LGHS Pickle Ball Club this semester. This created an outlet for him to utilize his leadership skills as president, while also participating in an activity he is passionate about. Tseng elaborated that although it can be a struggle to balance a variety of personalities in his club while organizing tournaments and meetings, he enjoys the challenge and fun opportunities the club presents.

Whether leading the pickleball community, exploring new hobbies, or succeeding in fencing tournaments, Tseng thrives in any environment. He urges his peers to “be the rainbow in someone else’s clouds” and make the most of every opportunity.