Aaron Blust: <\/strong>Aaron Blust has been an asset to the JDHS track and field team throughout his time in high school. Aaron is the only male athlete in his class to have competed in the Alaska Region V championships for his freshman, sophomore and junior years.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t Aaron Blust takes a handoff from teammate Owen Squires during a 2019 track meet in Haines. (Courtesy Photo | For JDHS Track & Field)<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t He was chosen to be a team captain this year because of his dedication to the team and his own growth as an athlete. Aaron is a quiet leader who new athletes feel comfortable learning from and who coaches can rely on to lead by example. Aaron will be going to Olin College of Engineering, located near Boston.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t Ambrose Bucy: <\/strong>Ambrose’s positive attitude and enthusiasm during his time as a JDHS harrier have led to achievements for himself as well as his teammates. Ambrose worked hard during his time in high school to balance academics, sports and travel. Ambrose didn’t travel on many trips, but his dedication to practices in town was stellar. He worked hard and helped to push his teammates through workouts with encouraging words.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t Ian D’Amore: <\/strong>Ian D’Amore waited until his junior year to compete in track and field and he had a tremendous season. Ian had success with his 4-by-100 meter and 4-by-400-meter sprint relay team as they qualified to run in the 2019 state meet.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t Courtesy Photo | For JDHS Track & Field \n Ian D’Amore grasps the baton while running a relay.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t Ian was a coach’s dream, with many “yes coach,” “got it coach” and “thank you coach” to any task or workout he was given. He is a determined athlete, striving to improve his times and his handoff technique for the relays. Ian will be attending San Diego State and will focus on business.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t Alex Eagan: <\/strong>Alex has been improving yearly as a thrower. His work ethic and dedication to getting stronger has really paid off for him. His technique is perhaps his best attribute in his success as a discus thrower, and his friendly attitude and leadership skills have been a blessing for the team. This season Alex was looking forward to being named a captain of the team and to having the opportunity to be Gabe’s partner for the JDHS Unified Team.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t Alex Eagan has improved yearly as a thrower, according to coaches. He will study engineering at Cornell University. (Courtesy Photo | For JDHS Track & Field)<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t Together they had a goal of winning the unified shot put at the state meet. Alex will be going to Cornell University to study engineering.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t Anna Iverson: <\/strong>Anna’s grit and fortitude have created many accomplishments on the track. Her efforts have been key contributors to multiple region championship relay teams, a second place four-by-800-meter relay team during the 2019 Alaska State Championships, the first team title for Region V in over a decade, as well as being chosen as team captain during her junior year.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t Courtesy Photo | For JDHS Track & Field\n Anna Iverson was a key contributor to region championship relay teams and a second-place finish for the 800-meter relay team at state in 2019.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t The JDHS track and field coaching staff wish her well as she continues her career as a distance runner at Pacific Lutheran University where she will study to be a nurse.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t Mitchell Laudert:<\/strong> Mitchell Laudert competed in the 100 meter and 200 meter while contributing to the sprint relays. Mitchell continued to increase his distance in the long jump and triple jump nearly every track meet. Mitchell was looking forward to this season to see if his growth spurt helped his gain some inches in high jump as well as the vertical jumps. Mitchell enjoyed all aspects of sports in Southeast Alaska, from traveling, group housing, and making friends in each town. His future includes attending Electrical Apprenticeship School in Anchorage.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t Mitchell Laudert, seen in this photo, competed in the 100m and 200m while contributing to the sprint relays. (Courtesy Photo | For JDHS Track & Field)<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t Jaydon Maloney:<\/strong> Jaydon Maloney has been a leader on the JDHS track and field team through his dedication and determination. As a mid-distance athlete he contributed to the depth of men’s athletes on the 2019 team that could run under 60 seconds in the 400-meter. Jaydon worked hard to improve his relay handoffs, as he knew every split of a second made a difference for the team. He was chosen to be a captain for his determination, his leadership and his amazing dedication to all things track and field, even fundraising.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t Courtesy Photo | For JDHS Track & Field \n Jaydon Maloney digs deep while running. He was chosen to be a captain for his determination, his leadership, and his amazing dedication to all things track and field, even fundraising, according to coaches.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t The coaching staff wish him well as he continues his education and possibly his running career at Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t Katie McKenna: <\/strong>Katie’s work on the track during her time at JDHS has helped reshape and redefine the legacy of women’s distance running at JD. Alongside teammate Anna Iverson, Katie has also helped lead her team to multiple region championships in relays, a second place four-by-800-meter relay team during the 2019 Alaska State Championships, the first team title for Region V in over a decade, as well as a personal accomplishment of being the fifth fastest female to run the 800 meters for JDHS. Katie has balanced many activities and leadership roles in addition to her commitment to track and field.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t
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