I’ve been playing organized sports since the third grade. I have played as a lineman in football, a pitcher in baseball.

I began playing organized basketball in a league, when I was in fourth grade and since then I have played with numerous teams: The Chicago Heights Hawks, The Blue Island Rockets, The Illinois Hoopaz, The Rising Stars, and last year with Ferrari.

In 2002 and 2003 attended the Five-Star Basketball Camp. In 2004, attended the Blue Chip basketball camp in Kentucky. Also, in 2004 went to the first Jr. Phenom Camp in San Diego, California.

I’ve gone many places, but I have many more to go.

Born April 4, 1991; Emil has played basketball since age 3. His first opportunity to play organized basketball was when he was at the age 5. His father, Emil Clayton Sr. has been instrumental to the development of his basketball skills and love of the game.

Emil Joined Whitney Young High School after graduating from Mark T. Skinner Elementary School where he was instrumental to his 8th Grade team advancing to the Regional Championship.

Also a member of First Step, AAU basketball team coached by Raul Simms. Has played for First Step since 2001 (5th Grade). In 2002 was a member of the First Step team that won the State Championship (12-U). In 2003 played for the First Step team which was ranked 3rd in the state and 35th nationally.

At Whitney Young is the starting point guard averaging 10 points per game; other per game stats are 6 assists, 4 rebounds and 2 steals per game and is a 87 percent free throw shooter.

Emil's Favorites

Movie ~ Don't Be A Menace, Friday After next

Artist ~ 50 Cent, Kanye West

Athletes ~ Lebron, Carmelo, D. Wade, Kobe

Food ~ Steak and Potatoes

Shoes ~ Jordans and Nike

TV Show ~ Sports Center

Video Game ~ NBA Live '06

Things To Do ~ Watch TV, Girls, Hanging Out with friends

Team ~ Miami Heat, Phoenix Suns, Duke, UCONN

Subjects ~ Algebra, Survey Literature, Drafting

Clothes ~ First Step and WYHS Apparel

Quote ~ "Get It Done" - Julian Reid

Born Januray 20, 1990; Jason began playing basketball in the neighborhood against significantly older and taller players. As a pre-teen he was a participant in basketball clinics run by Evanston coach Bobby Locke. In 2001- 2002 participated in the Menomonee Club Basketball League winning the 11-U Championship in March 2002. On December 30-31, 2001 competed in the Mayor Daley "Three on Three" Tournament for 11-U players; the team of four players finished in Second Place in this rugged competition played on a concrete floor at McCormick Place.

Attended Chicago City Day School (CCDS) where he was a deadly outside 3 point shooter; played basketball at CCDS for 3 years; the 7th Grade CCDS Team finished in Second Place in the 2004 Independent Schools League (Bannockburn was the champion with standout player Marcus Jordan who now is a Freshman attending Loyola High School). In November 2004 the CCDS Varsity team won the Latin School Middle School Tournament, 4-0 defeating Pilgrim Lutheran, Inter-American, Latin School and Pritzker Elementary.

In January 2005 played on an AAU 14-U tournament team (12-6 record) winning the Championship of the Illinois Basketball Academy - 'New Years Challenge Tournament' - defeating Fremd High School Feeder Team, Rising Stars, Illinois Basketball Stars and the IBA Travelers. In February 2005 finished in 2nd place in the Illinois Basketball Academy 'Spring is Around the Corner' Tournament - defeating Illinois Valley, Schaumburg Travelers, Ottawa Rockets and losing the Championship Game to the IBA Team. In February 2005 won a free throw shooting contest at Hoops Chicago.

Is a member of WYHS Sophmore Baseball team. Has been a Co-Captain of the Clubbers 15-U, 14-U and 13-U elite level baseball tournament team which played in the Suburban Power League. The team was ranked 9th in Illinois in 2004 and 11th in the State in 2005. Jason is a control Pitcher and is also a solid defensive infielder playing First Base; has played over 80 baseball games a season since age 10.

An Honors Student with a 5.0 grade-point-average, Jason was awarded the Principals Award and is a Whitney Young Honor Roll Student and is also a member of the Junior National Merit Honor Society; his solid academic record is distinguished with A's in Honors level classes in Mathematics English Spanish and Science; Jason has traveled to Mexico and has studied Spanish for 10 years.

Born October 31, 1990. My mother, Donna Spencer has always wanted an academic future for me, but I have always wanted an athletic future. I’ve played competitive sports ever since I was 3. I’ve excelled at baseball, basketball, hockey, soccer, and football, with my favorite sports being football and basketball.

I played football at Amundsen Park since the fourth grade. My team was the Windy City Dolphins. As quarterback and free-safety, I led my team to 64 consecutive victories, 4 championships, and one national championship victory. I am very proud of my career statistics; 3,273 yards of total offense, 26 touchdown passes, and 79 rushing touchdowns and never fumbled.

I would like to someday attend Georgia University or Miami University. All of my success in sports and academics has come from the encouragement and support of my mother, Donna Spencer.

Born October 17. 1990. Solid academic record with high proficiency in Mathematics.

Long term career interest to be in the Investment Banking industry.

"Lets Get It Done!"

Basketball has been my number one sport since beginning when I was five years old. Baseball is another of my favorite sports which I have played since T-ball.

This past semester I accomplished a 3.6 Grade Point Average.

I am a hard-worker both in school and in athletics. My plan for a successful future includes playing baseball in the MLB. I am working hard to have the opportunity to attend a Division I college with a longer term interest in a career or profession in some area of law enforcement.

Pedro Rosa has been a standout baseball player since playing for Hamlin Park. For the last three years he has played for the number two ranked tournament baseball team in Illinois - the Arlington Longshots, who are a well coached consistent perennial tournament winning team. Rosa has played over 120 baseball games a season since age 10.

Will be a freshman playing on the WYHS Varsity baseball team.

Joins Whitney Young from St. Hilarys elementary where he averaged 25 points per game. Excellent ball handling skills with a very quick first step; Slashes to the basket and has a smooth jump shot. Currently averages 18 points a game.

During the summer of 2005 started for an AAU team called Top Flight. The team was successful winning Super Regionals, earning a trip to Nationals in Florida. The team didn’t make it out of the pool because of a three way tie for first which was decided by points.