By Jennifer R. Skateboarding is a culture that allows people to learn a lot about themselves by encouraging freedom and risk taking. Leo, a sophomore at CATs, recalls one of his favorite memories as a skateboarder: feeling the wind against him as he rode down a ramp for the first time. “I was introduced to it (skateboarding) by my cousin. I’ve been skating for 10, 11 years now,” he said. Growing up, Leo was inspired by famous skateboarder, Tony Hawk, who he states is his ideal skating role model. Through these inspirations, he was able to