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Coach Profile

Leigh Officer Koch
Koch started coaching when she was
twelve. Koch also ran for MN, but "I "Cheering
didn't have the 'heart' to be really people on
good. My head got in the way." She helped give
was very proud of the six state qualifi- participants a
ers and the other varsity members who positive attitude
gave it their all. Freshmen and JV worked hard every towards their
day to improve and learned some important lessons. own events."
"To 'endure' all the competitions is not enough. To be a -sophomore
champion requires a different kind of motivation." Jen Parkyns

"Seniors' Girls Track: front-Courtney Northrop,
seasons are Meghan Slattery, Carrie Lessley, Cara
always special. Gille, Katie Johnson, Katie O'Doherty,
Elizabeth Hilkemann, Meghan O'Dea,
The team as a Jolene Williamson, Megan Hottman,
whole had a lot Anna Trauernicht, Heather Adams, Jes
of heart and Anderson , Karen Koch ; second-Amy
Youngblood, Kristen Waters, Terra
dedication that Doucette, Melissa Bert, Emily Hunter.
they put forth. Sally McConaughy, Taylor Kurtz, Erin
Anderson, Kristin Wane, Bridget
This showed Bergman, Kim Steventon, Chava
up mainly at McPherson, Michelle Peterson, Katie
Anderson. Kelly Stewart; third-
the end, at Stephanie Martin, Rachel Esser, Stacy
District compe- Fairfield , Anne McGinty, Shawnie Smith ,
Kelleigh Warren, Jen Parkyns, Becky
titions." Hoppman, Tania Quick, Lacey Quick,
-senior Anna Crystal Fry , Kori Kautz. Amy Farrell,
Kristen Gehrki; fourth-Lacy Empkey,
Trauernicht Kati Schlenker, Christina Hiller, Paula
Neemann, Emily Dueker, Cassie
Pacing herself with the Carrington, Krissy Stewart, Aspen
pack of distance Vaughn , Leslie Morris, Morgan Campell ,
runners, junior Carrie Jill Irwin, Christina Herrera, Jessie
Lessley sets herself up Samson, Noha Sidhom; fifth-ShaRee
for a lead position Connell, Mandi Connell, Jessica
throughout this race. Carlson, Anne Koerten, Shannon·
The key to these races Dinovo, Liz Larson , Katherine Brasch ,
were not just to be Heidi Moser, Julie Baumert, Erin Sell ;
ahead, but to stay back-Zach Gehrig, coaches Walt Mertz.
there. photo by Jolene Doug Donnelson, Leigh Koch , Terry
Williamson Thielen photo by Jack Martin
Photography

Giving the Score
Varsi ty
Nebraska-Weslyan 1st
MN Relays & Ralston Relays
8th
MS Invite 4th
Fremont Invite 3rd
Norfolk Invite 5th
Metros 2nd
State 5th
Freshman Julie Baumert sprints to
the finish of her 200 meter race . Arms
were used mostly for speed by
runners . photo by Jolene Williamson
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