Week 14: Senior Night Tues, Arnold Invite Sat, St. Jude Fundraiser, Celebrations
- David Voland
- May 2, 2025
- 4 min read
Hi everyone,Here is this week's important information:
Senior Night and Home Meet Tuesday (Seniors must complete this survey MONDAY AT THE LATEST!)
Jim Arnold Home Invite on Saturday
St. Jude Fundraiser led by Ben Schoettle
Senior Night & Home Meet Tuesday, 4/29:
Everyone should arrive at 3:30 for a full-team meeting
Seniors will be recognized at 4:15 with parent(s)/guardian(s) walking with them at that time
Almost everyone will be competing at this meet
Athletes not competing should plan on supporting our seniors, working an event, and cheering on their teammates at the meet
Field events begin at 4:30, Running events begin at 5:00
Seniors: If you didn't do so last week, please fill out the following 2-minute survey (also linked above) before the end of the day MONDAY to help us prepare: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc2wbE6X3oKsTdggNmVIuCUhoZV3ScH3F35DKtYDpGk9U60ag/viewform?usp=dialog
Jim Arnold Home Invite on Saturday
All athletes should arrive at 8:30 to help set up, to get ready to work the meet, and warm up for their events
Field events begin at 9:30, first heat of the FS 3200 will be at 10:00, first heat of the varsity 3200 will be at 10:15, and then all other running events begin at 10:30 (starting with the 4x800)
Entry Fee: $5 for adults, $3 for students, $1 for seniors
Limited Entry meet. 2 entries per level (V and F/S) in each event. Entries will be known at practice time today and will be available on www.gwtrackandfield.com later this week.
Live results will be available via LakeShore FAT Timing Services here: https://results.lakeshoreathleticservices.com/meets/50997
St. Jude Fundraiser, led by Ben Schoettle
Hello Friends and Family,
I am a Sophomore at Glenbard West and have been inspired to give back by an upperclassman who raised funds for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Realizing that I could make a difference in the fight against childhood cancer inspired me to become involved and so I applied, interviewed, and have been accepted into the St Jude Leadership Society. There are three main goals for the SJLS: leadership development, mentor/peer experience and transformational fundraising.
For my fundraising goal I am selling 'EVERY STEP COUNTS’ t-shirts that I designed as a reminder to myself that every time I train or compete, I can do my part to help provide for St. Jude families. I hope you will join me by purchasing a shirt and wearing it proudly, knowing that whether you run, walk your dog, play tennis, etc. your steps will make an impact.
Your donation helps support the lifesaving work of St. Jude. Because of this support, families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food - so they can focus on helping their child live.
Thank you for reading and for your consideration. Your donation makes a difference!
- Ben Schoettle
T-shirts: https://www.promoplace.com/1039735/ (Will also be available for purchase in-person at Jim Arnold Invite. All proceeds go to St. Judes.)
Celebrations
Each week, we will recognize a handful of athletes for exceptional efforts at our meets. Our team captains have selected the following athletes from last week's home meet to be recognized.
Runner of the week: SAM ROSER - This week the runner of the week is a distance guy who had a great PR in the 2 mile. He is just a sophomore and keeps dropping time through his hard work. He ran a very good race taking home the win in the B heat at WWS. This week the runner of the week is Sam Roser. - Brandon Carpenter
Field athlete of the week: OWEN ASHMORE - This guy had a great meet at red grange last week jumping a pr of 1.8m and then coming back to run great in the 4x4 and the 4x2. This guy has been a major part of the team which is why the field athlete of the week is Owen Ashmore. - Graham Faris
Captains Award: NOLAN BORGMAN - This kid is great, very positive guy. After running a 400m open he volunteered to follow CMTs spot on the 4x4, which is a hard double to do (not to mention he did high jump too) it's hard to get yourself to want to run a 4x4 that late at night when it's cold. - Jacob Blew
Fire in the eyes: SPENCER MELMS - This kid made a season debut in the 400, which also happened to be his season debut on the track after battling and recovering from injury. He went out hard, felt the monkey crawl on his back, but pushed through and raced hard. Hit a 53 on his first race of the season. Welcome back, Spencer Melms! - Coach Voland
Awesome Award: KRISHTIAN SINGH - This kid is an up and coming athlete, already as a current freshmen. He ran a 24.16 on a cold night in 200, which is a healthy 23 as a freshmen. He is also an accomplished long/triple jumper, the best in his class. - James Morris
That's it! Remember to bookmark www.gwtrackandfield.com and join our Remind to stay connected.
Not doing track? Please let me know so I can remove you from this list and finalize our roster.
All the best,
Coach Voland
