The Manhasset High School Girls indoor track season began and ended with varying victories, hard work and, of course, fun. The team members include: Meredith Hotarek (11), Kristen Thoelen (11), Andrea Avolese (9), Kristin Jaronczyk (9), Theresa Alexander (10), Jessica Law (9), Ashley Devins (11), captain Pauline Shepanzyk (10), Amelia Breyre (10), captain Whitney Jappe (12), Kiera Gilhooly (12) and Fiona Lopez (12). We will truly miss our seniors Whitney, Kiera and Fiona.

Our season consisted of many meets at SUNY Farmingdale, Nassau Community College, the Armory track in Manhattan, and at Yale University.

Our personal records are as follows: Whitney Jappe ran the 300-meter in 45.5 seconds and jumped 4'2Úquot; in the high jump. Kiera Gilhooly had a season low of 49 seconds for the 300-meter and jumped 4'2Úquot; in the high jump. Fiona Lopez has been a dedicated track runner for all of her four years of high school. Kristin Jaronczyk, Jessica Law, Pauline Shepanzyk and Andrea Avolese took part in the 1,000-meter run as well as the 600. Kristin Jaronczyk had a time of 2:04 for the 600 and 4:13 for the 1,000. Andrea Avolese ran a 4:22 for the 1,000 meter. Jessica Law ran the 600 in 2:11. Pauline Shepanzyk had a season low of 3:47 for the 1,000 and 2:08 for the 600. Theresa Alexander ran the 300-meter dash in a season low of 50.8 seconds and the 55-meter dash in 8.4 seconds. Amelia Breyre jumped 27' 3Úquot; in the triple jump, ran 54 seconds for the 300-meter and 10.4 for the 55-meter hurdles. Kristen Thoelen threw the shot put 24' 10,Úquot; and Ashley Devins came in third in Conference VI with a throw of 24' 11.75.Úquot;

Our season concluded at the Conference Championships at SUNY at Farmingdale on Jan. 26. The 4x200-meter relay, including Jessica Law, Whitney Jappe, Theresa Alexander and Kiera Gilhooly placed fourth out of many teams in Conference VI with a time of 2:05. Ashley Devins received third place in Conference VI for the shot put with a personal best.

This season was dedicated by both the boys and girls track teams to Mr. Dawson. At several meets, we drew the letter Úquot;DÚquot; on our arms, in memory and in honor of Mr. Dawson, the most amazing coach Manhasset High School has ever seen. Mr. Dawson has been an influence on us all and has definitely influenced every Manhasset athlete's life.

On behalf of the team, we would like to thank Coach Marks and Coach Sproul for all the work they put us through to make us a better team. Last but not least, we would like to thank all girls who gave their time, heart and dedication to this developing team. We are also looking for girls to run for spring track. There will be a meeting sometime soon. Check with Mr. Marks in room 130 for further information and dates.