A salute to state finalists


Photo by Alan McFarland

Several athletes from Fife High School participated in state tournaments. Here is a salute to them.

In track, Gena Gaylord finished third in the 400 meter run.

Other state qualifiers included:

  • Damien Fisher, shot put
  • Ian Allen, shot put
  • Thomas Darnielle, high jump
  • Ryann Waldman, long jump and triple jump
  • Bailey Nirider, triple jump
  • Jamie McFarland, 1600 meter
  • Laurie Kilcup, high jump
  • Devan Bennion, pole vault
In tennis, Patricia Vanderhoeven and Rachel Knight, who had not played doubles together during the season went to the state tournament as a doubles team and finished in eighth place.

To all of these student athletes, congratulations and keep up the good work!

Published on June 4, 2009

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