Sports Scoop
By Luke Pamer
Senior Spotlight
Janell Bender
in the National Honor Society. That
goes along with her being involved in
the PLUS program, student council,
Janell Bender has been a big part
of the Westview track and cross coun- Spanish club, peer tutoring, and being
try pro- a class officer. Being involved in sports
just seemed natural to her. “I love the
grams
team aspect, making friends and sharduring
her high ing similar interests as others,” she
said.
school
She also appreciates playing sports
career.
for Westview. “Westview takes a lot
She has
of pride in being a Warrior and there
supare always awesome fans to support
plied
everyone.”
her
Janell has participated in a lot of
teams
sports and this year she has the chance
with
to finally be on top as a senior. She
a competitive spirit as well as her acfeels as if her role on her teams has
complishments. She has shared with
changed quite a bit and she has emher teams, a lot of laughs and good
memories to carry away long after high braced it. “Being a senior has given me
the opportunity to pass on the great
school ends.
things I was taught, to the underclassBender is also the vice president
men through my actions and words,”
said Bender.
Her coach, that she has enjoyed
most, has been Jon Cook. “He has encouraged me to reach my full potential
by pushing me beyond what I knew I
was capable of doing,” she said. She
also gives credit to her cross country
coach, Les Hively.
“My favorite moment in high
school sports was running my first
ever 4X8 race against West Noble and
winning by a lot against a very good
team. After that race I realized my love
for competing and it opened up a whole
new door of opportunity for me,” said
Bender.
As much as she has loved competing in high school sports, she has loved
her school time as well. “Spanish class
has been my favorite high school class.
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Westview’s 2011-12 Jr. High Wrestling: Back row (left to right): Head Coach Steve Schrock, Gunnar Eagleson, Matt Wilson, Gage Taylor, Jared
Drake, Austin Bontrager, Nic Yoder, and Assistant Coach Matt Handshoe. Third row: Assistant Mike Handshoe, Zac Buckley, Logan Sorg, Rafael Flores,
Braydem Avery, Camryn Swartz, Braden Dunlap, and Dylon Walker. Kneeling: Luke Sams, Isaiha Nichols, Andrew Brandenberger, Kevin Miller, John
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