There is no necessary separation of sports and other activities. It is the attitude and comparisons displayed in Anya's article that causes a gap between academics and athletics. Start a club or a concert, but don't deprive others of rewards they deserve. Athletes can be all of these things, if they choose to pursue them. It seems the dumb jock stereotype is assumed in this quote, and that is ridiculous.
Students take the low road when they limit their options.
Not participating because of a social label would cause one to miss out on growing experiences. The various talents at our school are unmistakable with clubs and teams that are all successful, unique, and persistent. They are all valuable to the quality of our school.