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Northside Track & Field TEAM will be honored at the EAST BANK CLUB on Friday, June 3, 2011, 6 pm
The Northside Track & Field awards banquet is one of the most meaningful events of the school year. It represents the official acknowledgement of the athletes accomplishments before the entire Team, administration, parents, and guests.
The following AWARDS will be announced at the banquet:
FRESHMAN NUMERALS (Awarded to Freshman Athletes that participated in one or more meets and finished the season as a member of the Team. Awarded Numerals in their graduation year).
1. Truman Brady (V), 2. Brittany Brodersen (V), 3. Mary Coomes (V), 4. Joel De Leon (V), 5. Andrew Donchak, 6. Emily Driscoll (V), 7. Gloria Ellis (V), 8. Luicien Fitzpatrick (V), 9. Eleanor Glockner (V), 10. Alex Gordon, 11. Karl Heinz (V), 12. David Huang, 13. Christine Jeon (V), 14. Aliyah Jervier (V), 15. Walter Johnson-Geis (V), 16. Simon Kafka (V), 17. Hannah Kim (V), 18. Louis Koll (V), 19. Christian La Luz, 20. Deja Lindsey, 21. Henry Lothschulz (V), 22. Jordan Micus* (V), 23. Angelo Perez, 24. Cesar Rufino (V), 25. Robert Szmurlo (V), 26. Tina Tran, 27. Alex Theidmann* (V), 28. Jay Yu* (V), and 29. Kristin Wojcik (V).
(V) = Earned Varsity Letter as a Freshman by scoring a Varsity Point in a Varsity meet.
22 Freshman athletes earned a Varsity letter in 2011! It was the most Freshman athletes to ever score Varsity points in a season!!!
FRESHMAN Participants (Freshman athletes that did not earn numerals, but are a member of the Team. No Award given):
1. Darek Duplaga, 2. Isabella Gonzalez, 3. Jennifer Lee, 4. Alec Reinke, 5. Emmy Velasco, and 6. Kenji Wong.
2011 FRESHMAN ACADEMIC AWARD (Certificate)
Angelo Perez and Mary Coomes
2011 FRESHMAN MUSTANG AWARD (Certificate)
Karl Heinz, Cesar Rufino and Aliyah Jervier
2011 FRESHMAN MVP AWARD (Certificate)
Lucien Fitzpatrick and Gloria Ellis
SOPHOMORE LETTERS (Sophomore athletes that participated in one or more meets at the Sophomore level of competition, and finished the season as a member of the Team. Awarded a Medium "N").
1. Nathaniel Agharese (V), 2. Alex Bologna*, 3. Patrick Brennan (V), 4. Calvin Gang, 5. Kapil Garg* (V), 6. Grisel Hernandez* (V), 7. Golda Kaplan (V), 8. Brendan Kelly*, 9. Silva Lobo* (V), 10. Jennifer Martinez, 11. Ifeanyichu Ndukwu (V), 12. Taylor Provax (V), 13. Claire Scheib-Feeley (V), 14. Henry Tankus, 15. Priscilla Vasquez* (V), 16. Julia Xie* (V), and 17. Andy Vuong.
(V) = Earned Varsity Letter as a Sophomore by scoring a Varsity Point in a Varsity meet.
11 Sophomore athletes earned a Varsity letter in 2011!
SOPHOMORE Participants (Sophomore athletes that did not earn a letter, but are members of the Team. No Award).
1. Sheilly Girasol, 2. Nick Hill, 3. Rory Johnson, 4. Abdul Ibrahim, 5. Brandon Licuanan, 6. Marcus McVane, 7. Alex Park, and 8. Ryan Speese.
The following award was limited to ALL Sophomore athletes on the Team:
2011 SOPHOMORE ACADEMIC AWARD (Certificate)
Julia Xie (4.90), Golda Kaplan (4.90), and Alex Bologna (4.90)
2011 SOPHOMORE MUSTANG AWARD (Certificate)
Patrick Brennan, Calvin Gang, and Golda Kaplan
2011 SOPHOMORE MVP AWARD (Certificate)
Nathaniel Agharese and Taylor Provax
JUNIOR VARSITY LETTERS (Seniors and/or Junior athletes that participated in one or more meets, but did not score a Varsity point and finished the season as a member of the Team. Awarded a Medium "N").
1. Luis Gaytan
JUNIOR VARSITY Participants (Junior Varsity athletes that did not earn a letter, but are members of the Team. No Award given.).
1. Damian Azubuike, and 2. Pedro Juarez.
VARSITY LETTERS (Athletes that scored a Varsity point during the season. Awarded a Large "N").
1. Josh Williams 167.25 (Junior)
2. Mac Melto 144.75
3. Wesley Laytham 114.75 (Senior)
4. Nathaniel Agharese 100.50 (Sophomore)
5. Hersh Perlmutter 72.506. Dan Graham 43.50
7. Erik Zuehlke 38.75
8. Lucien Fitzpatrick 35.30 (Freshman)
9. Ezra Edgerton 33.25
10. Pat Duffy 30.00
11. Charlie Mesimore 23.0012. Cesar Rufino 19.00
13. Ottmar Flores 15.25
14. Simon Kafka 11.0015. Walter Johnson-Geis 7.50
16. Patrick Brennan 6.00
17. Kapil Garg 5.50
18. Alex Seibt 5.00
19. Joel Deleon 4.50
20. Allen Tu 4.00
20. Jay Yu 4.00
21. Truman Brady 3.25
22. Andres Delgado 2.50
23. Louis Koll 2.25
24. Karl Heinz 2.00
24. Robert Szmurlo 2.00
24. Darek Duplaga 2.00
24. Luke Sobieraj 2.00
24. Alex Park 2.00
25. Joseph Smith 1.00
25. Alex Theidmann 1.00
25. Jameel Ahmed 1.00
26. Ifeanyichu Ndukwu 0.50
26. Henry Lothschutz 0.50
26. Mohammed Ahmed 0.50
1. Robin Doherty 84.25 (Senior)
2. Gloria Ellis 49.00 (Freshman)
3. Brittany Brodersen 46.50
4. Mary Coomes 29.00
5. Taylor Provax 28.50 (Sophomore)
6. Ashley Kossakowski 20.00
7. Eleanor Glockner 19.00
8. Clare Scheib-Feeley 17.00
9. Lindsey Shallberg 15.50
9. Nina Coomes 15.50
10. Aliyah Jervier 15.00
11. Golda Kaplan 14.75
12. Kristin Wojcik 12.25
13. Emily Driscoll 12.00
14. Jordan Micus 11.50
15. Lisa Wendt 4.50 (Junior)
16. Andriana Mitrakos 3.25
17. Silva Lobo 3.00
18. Julia Xie 2.00
18. Karly Raber 2.00
18. Ryan Speese 2.00
19. Qing Hu 1.75
20. Priscilla Vasquez 1.00
20. Karlyn Gehring 1.00
20. Hannah Kim 1.00
20. Christine Jeon 1.00
20. Grisel Hernandez 1.00
Trophies are awarded to the Freshman, Sophomore, Junior and Senior athlete that scored the most Varsity points this season.
2011 CAL RIPKEN, JR. AWARD (Athletes with perfect/best attendance at meets and practices)
Nathaniel Agharese and Robin Doherty
2011 CITY CHAMPION PLAQUES (Athletes that won Indoor and/or Outdoor City Champion Titles at the Sophomore and/or Varsity level. Gold Plated Shield Plaque.)
1. Wesley Laytham - Indoor - 800m Run
2. Mac Melto - Indoor - 400m Run
3. Pat Duffy - Indoor - 4x800m Relay
4. Erik Zuehlke - Indoor - 4x800m Relay
5. Dan Graham - Indoor - 4x800m Relay
6. Ezra Edgerton - Indoor - 4x800m Relay
7. Mac Melto - Outdoor - 400m Run
8. Gloria Ellis - Outdoor - Sophomore-Freshman Triple Jump
9. Mary Coomes - Outdoor - Sophomore-Freshman 4x800m Relay
10. Taylor Provax - Outdoor - Sophomore-Freshman 4x800m Relay
11. Kristin Wojcik - Outdoor - Sophomore-Freshman 4x800m Relay
12. Brittany Brodersen - Outdoor - Sophomore-Freshman 4x800m Relay
13. Mary Coomes - Outdoor - Sophomore-Freshman 1600m Run
2011 INDOOR CITY RUNNERS-UP TROPHIES (Athletes that were on the City Runners-Up TEAM and scored in the Indoor City Championships)
1. Mac Melto 17.50
2. Wesley Laytham 11.50
3. Erik Zuehlke 6.50
3. Josh Williams 6.50
4. Hersh Perlmutter 6.00
5. Ezra Edgerton 4.00
6. Pat Duffy 2.50
6. Dan Graham 2.50
7. Nathaniel Agharese 2.00
8. Lucien Fitzpatrick 0.30
2011 IHSA ALL SECTIONAL HONORS - BRONZE STATUES (Athletes that placed in the Top 6 in a Relay or individual event at the IHSA Sectional Championships).
1. Wesley Laytham - 800m run
2. Mac Melto - 400m Dash
2011 VARSITY IHSA STATE QUALIFIER CHAMPAIGN CUP TROPHY
1. Mac Melto - 400m run
2011 SCHOOL RECORD BREAKER PLAQUES (Athletes that broke a School Record in a Relay or individual event).
100m Dash - Mac Melto, 100m Dash - Aliyah Jervier, 110m Hurdles - Hersh Perlmutter, 4x100m Relay - Nathaniel Agharese, Josh Williams, Wesley Laytham, Mac Melto, 200m Dash - Nathaniel Agharese, 400m Run - Mac Melto, 800m Run - Wesley Laytham, 1600m Run - Ezra Edgerton, 4x400m Relay - Nathaniel Agharese, Josh Williams, Wesley Laytham, Mac Melto, 4x800m Relay - Wesley Laytham, Charlie Mesimore, Pat Duffy, Ezra Edgerton, Long Jump - Josh Williams, High Jump - Robin Doherty.
21 SCHOOL RECORD BREAKER PLAQUES AWARDED IN 2011!!!
2011 VARSITY ACADEMIC AWARD (Senior or Junior Athlete with the highest GPA on the Team. Large Silver Plaque with Academic Award logo and Medal)
Wesley Laytham (5.06) and Ashley Kossakowski (5.04)
2011 SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD (Sportsmanship Patch)
Pat Duffy and Ashley Kossakowski
2011 SENIOR LEADERSHIP AWARD (Leadership Trophies)
Wesley Laytham, Charlie Mesimore, Hersh Perlmutter
Nina Coomes, Robin Doherty, and Lindsey Shallberg
2011 VARSITY MUSTANG AWARD (Large Silver plated plaque engraved with a Medal)
Nathaniel Agharese and Robin Doherty
2011 MVP (Large Silver plated plaque engraved with a Medal)
Mac Melto, Wesley Laytham, Josh Williams, and Robin Doherty
2011 Womens Team Captains (4):
Taylor Provax, Gloria Ellis, Golda Kaplan, and Lisa Wendt
2011 Mens Team Captains (6):
Mac Melto, Pat Duffy, Dan Graham, Josh Williams, Ezra Edgerton, and Nathaniel Agharese
Mac Melto earns All State Honors in the 400m run with a 48.86! Melto invited to compete at Nationals!
On Saturday, May 28, 2011, in Charleston, Illinois, at the IHSA State Track & Field Championships, the Northside Mustangs had a big day on the strength of Mac Melto's outstanding performance in the 400m run.
Northside posted victories over, among others, Palatine High School, Lane Tech, Libertyville, Highland Park, Naperville North, Bradley, Romeoville, Zion Benton, St. Laurence, and Wheaton North.
In the 400m run, Mac Melto placed seventh overall with an outstanding time of 48.86. In front of a capacity filled stadium, after the 400m run, in a very nice ceremony, Mac Melto was awarded a Medal for placing seventh overall and earning All State Honors. A picture of Mac Melto from the State Meet will be put on permanent display in the Northside College Prep Trophy Case. His shoes will also be autographed and placed underneath the photo.
Mac Melto has been invited to compete in the New Balance National High School Outdoor Track & Field Championships as an "Emerging Elite" in the 400m run. The National Track & Field meet will take place June 16-18, 2011 in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Unfortunately, due to IHSA rules, he will not be able to wear his Northside uniform, and will have to race "unattached", and travel on his own to the National Championships.
Mac Melto will return in time from the National Championships for the first Summer Cross Country Practice at Northside College Prep on Monday, June 20, 2011 at 6:30 am. Cross Country Team Captains Mac Melto, Simon Kafka, Ezra Edgerton, and Pat Duffy are all looking forward to the upcoming summer and season.
Varsity Points Scored at the State Championships
1. Mac Melto 3 points
FINAL SEASON VARSITY POINTS SCORED TOTALS (16 Meets)
1. Josh Williams 167.25 (Junior)
2. Mac Melto 144.75
3. Wesley Laytham 114.75 (Senior)
4. Nathaniel Agharese 100.50 (Sophomore)
5. Hersh Perlmutter 72.506. Dan Graham 43.50
7. Erik Zuehlke 38.75
8. Lucien Fitzpatrick 35.30 (Freshman)
9. Ezra Edgerton 33.25
10. Pat Duffy 30.00
11. Charlie Mesimore 23.0012. Cesar Rufino 19.00
13. Ottmar Flores 15.25
14. Simon Kafka 11.0015. Walter Johnson-Geis 7.50
16. Patrick Brennan 6.00
17. Kapil Garg 5.50
18. Alex Seibt 5.00
19. Joel Deleon 4.50
20. Allen Tu 4.00
20. Jay Yu 4.00
21. Truman Brady 3.25
22. Andres Delgado 2.50
23. Louis Koll 2.25
24. Karl Heinz 2.00
24. Robert Szmurlo 2.00
24. Darek Duplaga 2.00
24. Luke Sobieraj 2.00
24. Alex Park 2.00
25. Joseph Smith 1.00
25. Alex Theidmann 1.00
25. Jameel Ahmed 1.00
26. Ifeanyichu Ndukwu 0.50
26. Henry Lothschutz 0.50
26. Mohammed Ahmed 0.50
ALL of the above athletes have earned a Varsity Letter! Nice job!
Mac Melto QUALIFIES for STATE FINALS!!!
On Friday, May 27, 2011, upon arrival to O'Brien Stadium, Mac Melto was given a State Qualifier Pin from the IHSA, along with his race number. As the athletes began warm-ups for the 400m run, the stadium was filled close to its capacity, and spectators, fans, and Teams, had to park over a half mile away from the Stadium because of the size of the sell-out crowd. Outside the Stadium, there was a large festival of Track & Field souvenir vendors.
Twenty-Nine athletes qualified for State Championships in the 400m run, and the field was reduced to nine athletes, after four heats of prelims on Friday.
Mac Melto finished in second place in the third heat of the prelims with an outstanding time of 49.04 to QUALIFY for the State Finals on Saturday!
Mac Melto will race on Saturday, May 28, 2011 at 2:55 pm at O'Brien Stadium, in the Finals for the State Championship!
Northside Senior Wesley Laytham will be racing in the 800m, under the lights at O'Brien Stadium this evening in the Open 800m run at the State Championships. If there is enough recovery time, Laytham will also race in the 1600m run.
Northside prepares for IHSA State Track & Field Championships!!!
On Thursday, May 19, 2011, Northside Junior Mac Melto qualified for the State Championships in the 400m run with a school record time of 48.78.
On Friday, May 20, 2011, Mac Melto went back to work at practice to prepare for the State Championships with the help of Northside Senior Wesley Laytham. Melto and Laytham ran 8x100m repeats in 11 seconds!
On Monday, May 23, 2011, Mac Melto and Wesley Laytham ran 300m repeats at 90% in 38-40 seconds!
On Tuesday, May 24, 2011, Mac Melto and Wesley Laytham ran four laps of Ins and outs on the Track.
On Thursday, May 26, 2011, Northside Head Coach Jon Gordon, Sprints Coach Kwaku Attoh, Mac Melto, and Wesley Laytham will leave for Charleston, Illinois for the State Championships!
The IHSA announced this morning that the 400m run State prelims will commence at O'Brien Stadium in Charleston, Illinois on Friday, May 27, 2011. Mac Melto will race in the 400m prelims at approximately 3:01 pm. After the Prelims, Wesley Laytham is racing at 7 pm in the open 800m run at the State Meet Open Races Under the Lights at O'Brien Stadium.
On Saturday, May 28, 2011, Mac Melto will race in the 400m Finals at approximately 2:55 pm.
The IHSA is going to broadcast the races live on the internet at IHSA.TV on Friday and Saturday.
Mac Melto breaks School Record in 400m to QUALIFY for State Championships! Laytham breaks 800m School Record! Edgerton breaks 1600m School Record!
