The Editor,
Re. "Sports and teens not necessarily a healthy mix, according to study" (The Tri-City News, Feb. 4).
While no names are mentioned in the caption of the photograph accompanying the above-referenced article, all the Terry Fox Ravens and other teams that played high school football over the past four years, know that number 32 is my son, Jared Soll.
Although I understand the concern that the article voices with regards to teenage athletes and their use of alcohol and tobacco, it is somewhat discouraging to have his photograph linked to this article. He is a fine athlete who in his Grade 11 year at Terry Fox received the Senior Male Athlete of the Year Award. With respect to his personal values, he attends church every Sunday and has committed to live a high moral standard, which includes refraining from the use of alcohol, tobacco and drugs.
Living this lifestyle in today's society is not easy, so it is unfavourable to have his photo associated with the very behaviour that he has committed to not participate in.
During the season, we were always excited to read in The Tri-City News the coverage of the Ravens football games and see the action shots of our son and his team. In this instance, however, we are disappointed to see his picture related to such a topic that in no way represents Jared's character and behaviour.
Jacqui Soll,
Port Coquitlam
