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  Jeslyn Zimmerly To Play For Indiana Tech Jeslyn Zimmerly, a three sport varsity athlete at Westview High School, has decided to continue her athletic and academic career at Indiana Tech in Ft Wayne, Indiana. In college she will focus on the pole vault and plans to major in elementary education. a top contender for the state pole vault title this spring. Her high school accomplishments include two soccer sectional titles, one basketball sectional title, one track sectional title, member of the state meet qualifying 4x100 team, and pole vault champion at the sectional and regional level. She was the 2010 USATF National Youth Pole Vault Champion with a jump of 12’ 4 “. She is currently participating on the Westview High School basketball team and will participate on the Westview High School track team this spring. Back row (left to right): Darlene Mathew, Rich Cory, and Doug Edgar Zimmerly fielded of(Indiana Tech Head Track Coach). Front row: Randy Zimmerly, Jeslyn fers from schools across Zimmerly, and Cyndie Zimmerly. Photo Submitted the county but chose Zimmerly qualified for the state finals to stay close to home at Indiana Tech. in the pole vault each of her first three Attending Indiana Tech will result in very little disruption to her pole vault years in high school and is considered training schedule. Jeslyn stated, “I was looking for the school that offered the best fit for me as a person, student, and as an athlete. Indiana Tech’s size fit my personality. The elementary education program is focused on getting students into the classroom right away and classes are very small. I felt very comfortable with the track coaches and the girls I would be training with.” Indiana Tech is one of the top NAIA track schools in the nation. The women have won back to back Wolverine Hoosier Athletic Conference Team Championships. Last season the women finished 6th at Nationals both indoor and outdoor. In 2011 Indiana Tech had 14 individual All Americans and three relay All Americans including the National Champion 4 x 100 team. In 2010 Indiana Tech had eight Individual All Americans and one relay All American. They were also an NAIA scholar team with a gpa of 3.07. Lehman, Hershberger & Co., P.C. Certified Public Accountants & Consultants Serving LaGrange Co. for Over 30 Years! Tax Consulting & Preparation QuickBooks Support Services Accounting & Bookkeeping Services Financial Statement Preparation Complete Payroll Services See us for your year end business needs W-2, 1099s & Payroll Services • Tax Planning Accounting System Upgrades Brian Hershberger, CPA [email protected] 768-4552 • 446 N. Van Buren St. • Shipshewana, IN Allow Us to become your Trusted Business Advisor pg 6 · The Hometown Treasure · Feb. ‘12