2023 Fall Program - Athens High School Athletic Boosters

Fight, fight for old Athens High Our mighty Bulldogs must never die Victory is our goal tonight; We’ll never lose, team, if you will fight.

Whether the odds be great or be small Old Athens High will win over all While our loyal team goes marching Onward to victory!

Executive Committee Jenn Wakeley - President Heather Sutton - Vice President Staci James - Past-President Christie Beck - Secretary Kristi Kinnard - Treasurer Board Members Carissa and Seann Anderson Liz Swatzel Randy Stebleton & Lauren Grippa Liz Schwarzel Crystal Byers Jeff Hammonds Jenny Corrigan Tara Legar Ashley Campbell Michelle Clouse

The Athens High School Athletic Boosters is a nonprofit organization that supports all high school sports teams with over 350 athletes each year. The Boosters Club supports our athletes and coaches by helping fund scholarships, uniforms, equipment, and coach development. Through fundraising efforts, including membership, donations, concessions, and sports programs, the Boosters Club is proud to contribute to and help support the Athens High School athletic community.

In partnership with Athens High School, the Boosters Club strives to: Assist the school representative officials in developing policies and processes related to athletics Provide a coordinated effort to improve athletic facilities Act as a fundraising agent to supplement the athletic department and school board expenditures Act as an umbrella organization under which each support high school sport or parent group can receive financial guidance and procedural support To serve and advocate for a positive athletic experience for the students, coaches, fans, and officials of Athens High School.

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Bulldog Family, As we begin a new year of school and athletic events, it is truly an exciting time to be a part of the Bulldog family. As a school district. We are able to provide many athletic opportunities for our students. The support of our families and community is important to create these opportunities. As a district we currently offer football, volleyball, boys and girls soccer, boys and girls golf (AHS only), boys and girls tennis (AHS only), cross country, boys and girls basketball, wrestling, swimming (AHS only), baseball, softball, and track & field.

Our hope is that a great number of students take advantage of these opportunities.

Interscholastic athletics are not simply extracurricular activities but provide a learning environment that prepares our students to be productive and successful adults. While we set goals to succeed on the field or court, our purpose is to develop young men and women to prepare them for life beyond the walls of Athens High School. Thank you for your support of our student-athletes, trainers, and coaches.

As always, go Bulldogs!

Eric Sholtis Athletic Administrator

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Front Row: (L to R) Wylie Anderson, Tafari Smith, Brody Schwarzel, Lance Ausseresses Second Row: Leo Martin, Domonic Rogers, Brady Wharton, Kaiden Bycofski, Dawson Kennedy, Isaiah Roberts, Malikye Peterson, Devon Barnes, Alex Pero Third Row: Anthony Sutton, Mason Sweeney, Luke Kaiser, Danny Mulligan, Seth Hart, Braeden Young, Isaiah Arrocho, Cohen Stalder Fourth Row: Blake Taylor, Brennan Smith, Jaxon Moore, Hayden Hughes, Tanner Altop, Damon Farmer, Kaden Short, Frank Campbell, David Sharp Fifth Row: Gavin Rockhold, Vincent Gryszka, Jay Irwin, Jackson Broka, Abe Gilmore, Daniel Heightland, Briar Thomas, Noah Vazquez Sixth Row: Jacob Kings, Drew Mitchell, Paul Kaiser, Brad Wharton, Bill Rogers, Nathan White, Jon Brewster, Matt Goodwin, Carson Gainey, Suzanna Sylcox

Parents: Mindy and Ephram Ausseresses Future Plans: Serve a 2 year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, then attend Ohio University and pursue a degree in aviation Favorite Movie: The Dark Knight Favorite Food: Chicken Alfredo Favorite Pro Team: Green Bay Packers Greatest Influence: My parents have been the biggest influence in my life Fondest Memory: Getting an interception my first game back in 8th grade Advice for Underclassmen: Don't quit. No matter how low your life gets, or how rough it is, don't quit. I went from having a dislocated hip to kicking field goals because I didn't quit.

Front Row (L to R): Kacie Mendez, Melody Christiansen, Chrissa Banner, Harmony Radcliff, Maizy Kimble Second Row: Lacean Waters, Kylee Thompson, Fabiola Keesey, Malik Neckles, Kiera Murphy, Chloe Hewitt, Malia Howell

Parents: Kristyn Neckles Future Plans: College or learn a trade Favorite Movie: Mortal Kombat Favorite Food: Mexican Food Favorite Pro Team: Bengals Fondest Memory: Winning my track race Greatest Influence: My family Advice for Underclassmen: Be yourself and if you are rejected from others find someone to talk to about it!

Parents: Ingrid Auguste-Keesey & Christopher Keesey Future plans: Go to College Favorite Movie: Catch Me If You Can Favorite Food: Lasagna Favorite Pro Team: Bengals Fondest Memory: Successfully putting up a new stunt during our 2023 cheer camp performance :) Greatest Influence: My mom Advice for Underclassmen: Do your school work!!!

I know it may seem overwhelming, but it’ll all be worth it. And don’t forget to have fun and try new things that make you happy ! :)

Parents: Brandy Duncan, Michael Murphy, and Keri Imler Future plans: Attend OU to get a bachelor's degree in a biology based science field (not completely decided) maybe biomedical Favorite Movie: October Sky Favorite Food: Potatoes Favorite Pro Team: Bengals Fondest Memory: Getting my Varsity letter at the end of last year's basketball season, because I didn’t know I was getting it.

Advice for Underclassmen: You’ll get through it. Whatever it may be that you’re going through or struggling with, there are people around you who care about your well being, even if you don’t know it. Put your all into everything you do and excel.

L to R: Coach Roger, Maelle Newton, Vera Kiryukhin, Ellie-Kate Beck-Aden, Mollie Bacon, Maggie Van Nostran, Mia Szewczyk, Coach Rodney Parents: Melissa Welton & John Welton Future Plans: Attending college Favorite movie: the notebook Favorite food: Pizza Favorite professional team: Bengals Fondest sports memory: Winning TVC in track Greatest influence: My Mom Advice for underclasses: Do what makes you happy

Front Row (L to R): Matt Deering, Justin Bennett, Eli McCarthy, David Johnson, Landon Baker, Ruari Ferrante, Mason Bobo Second Row: Michael List, Zach Mullins, Easton Nuzum, Andrew Weber, Marshall McCament, Coach Rodney Burgess Not Pictured: Sam Kim, Ryan Cornwell

Parents: Elkan and Hannah Kim Future plans: Attend college, majoring in Psychology Favorite Movie: Miracle on Ice Favorite Food: Asian Cuisine Favorite Pro Team: Tampa Bay Lightning Fondest Memory: Winning States for Hockey Greatest Influence: My family Advice for Underclassmen: Don’t overload your Senior year with work.

Front Row (L to R): Beatrice Zulia-Davis, Olivia Dowler, Vlada Kiryukhin, Anna Fogt Second Row: Zoie Boivin, Kenna Ausseresses, Taylor Harvey, Leah Swatzel, Iris Kachenko, Raquel DeAbreu, Kayli Kuhlman Third Row: Giuliana Cutright, Mahi Winch, Aviva Wood, Addie McGarry, Lizzie Castelino, Charlotte Crawford, Coach Morehead. Not Pictured: Lilly Straley

Front Row (L to R): Erika Isphording, Lexi Jaunarajs, Ava Frantz, Christiana Stover Second Row: Brooke Strohm, Evie Garland, Liza Hartman, Livi Casto, Marley Christman Third Row: Coach Holly, Coach Hailee, Alanna Clements, Emma Gibbs, Ava Meili, Kelsey Shiller, Brook Williams, Coach MK, Coach Lilly

Front Row (L to R): Kate Legarm Alexa Reed, Sofia Smith, Julia Ulloa, Maeve Schwarzel, Audrey Schlicher Second Row: Coach Holly, Coach Hailee, Kennedy Glenn, Mabel Monday, Ava Williams, Caitlyn Hayes, Rylee Toadvine, Coach MK, Coach Lilly

Parents: Ryan Williams and Maggie Williams Future Plans: Attend a four year university to major in biological sciences on a pre-med track Favorite Movie: Avatar Favorite Food: Cookies Favorite Pro Team: Cincinnati Bengals Fondest Memory: Anytime we beat Alexander Greatest Influence: My grandma: She’s my biggest supporter and always believed in me Advice for Underclassmen: Be nice to everyone and don’t let rumors rule your life!

Parents: Nancy Sandler and Sergio Ulloa Future plans: Attend a four-year university Favorite Movie: Almost Famous Favorite Food: Cheeseburgers Favorite Pro Team: Argentina National Soccer Team Fondest Memory: Team dinners before home games Greatest Influence: Her older sisters Advice for Underclassmen: Don’t procrastinate, you’ll 100% regret it

Front Row (L to R): Calla Martino, Gracia Phiri, Jesse Vaughn, Bella Sutton, Nadia Smucker, Janey Lucas, Larkin Mingus, Clara Arauz Second Row: Fern Sigman, Brek Newton, Becca Metzler, Kayla Hammonds, AJ Knapp, Lucy Isaac, Eleanor Yandrich, Ella Chapman Third Row: Coach John, Petra Leonard, Emma Molde, Khyla Brannon, Quinn Murphy, Adelaide Littell, Wynne Dodrill, Reese Rodgers, Coach Nick, Coach Paul

Front Row (L to R): Ezra Hatch, Michael Mends, Karell Cummings, Mohammed Bilal, Sam, Felix Wolf Second Row: Jeremy Mends, Enrique Ulloa, Daniel Isiko, Enzo Servedio, Brighton Waters, Miles Isaac, Carter Baldwin Third Row: Coach Aros-Vera, Coach Harris, Jacob Krause, Jack Amos, Caden Hawes, Matthew Pigman, Pierremael Jean-Francois, Alexander Wotschka, Carter Boeninger, Griffin Meyer, Coach Diki, Coach Westenbarger, Coach Rosas

Front Row (L to R): Emanuel Mends, Hamza Bilal, Braeden Talley, Sebastian Arauz, Luca Rosas-Clouse, Jeremy Mends, Azzam Bnfaja Second Row: Matthew Pigman, Emerson Crowl, Sam Trainer, Sully Pelot, Alex Hendrickson, Zack Barsamian, Jack Cablish-Kristofco, Miles Issac Third Row: Coach Aros-Vera, Coach Harris, Brayden Metzler, Nick Jadwisienczak, Andy Pigman, Luke Rodgers, Miles MaKosky, Luke Mullins, Austin Jaunarajs, Coach Diki, Coach Westenbarger, Coach Rosas

Parents: Carey Snyder and Mark Barsamian Future Plans: Attend college, major unknown as of yet Favorite Movie: The Social Network Favorite Food: Ritz Sour Cream and Onion Toasted Chips dipped in cream cheese. Trust me here.

Fondest Memory: Being on the tournament squad when the team won district finals Sophomore year.

Greatest Influence: All 7 classes of teammates that I’ve gotten to play with over the years.

Advice for Underclassmen: Do what makes you happy.

Parents/Guardians: Abdullah Bnfaja Future Plans: Go to college and work on my dream car Favorite Movie: Baby Driver Favorite Food: Shawarma Favorite Professional Team: Barcelona Fondest Memory: Having an undefeated season and playing with the people I play with.

My greatest influence: Myself Advice for underclassmen: “It’s better to go wrong on your own way than to go right in someone else’s way” -Dostoevsky

Parents: Matt Hendrickson and Elizabeth Hendrickson Future Plans: Attend college, Majoring in Astrophysics Favorite Movie: The Hobbit Trilogy Favorite Food: Biscuits and Gravy Favorite Pro Team: Arsenal Fondest Memory: Winning the district final my sophomore year against Gallia Greatest Influence: Robert Lewandowski Advice for Underclassmen: Love your team like your family

Parents: Meredith Price-Mullins Future Plans: Go into the field of Engineering or chemistry at an undecided college Favorite Movie: Coach Carter Favorite Food: Chocolate Chip Cookies Favorite Pro Team: Columbus Crew Fondest Memory: Spending time with friends Greatest Influence: My mother, for all her hard work and the countless hours she has spent helping me.

Advice for Underclassmen: The most important practice comes outside of practice

Parents: Norberto Rosas Mejia and Michele Clouse Future Plans: Attend university Favorite Food: Everything my grandparents cook Favorite Pro Team: Manchester City Fondest Memory: Winning the Challenge Cup last year.

Greatest Influence: My father Beto and my brother Braulio.

Advice for Underclassmen:Take care of your body and always play with passion.

Parents: Ryan and Kerry Pigman Future Plans: Attend University Favorite Pro Team: Liverpool Fondest Memory: Beating Gallia in the district final Greatest Influence: My parents Advice for Underclassmen: Enjoy every moment!

Parents: Aubrei Krummert and Julio Arauz Future Plans: Go to college to Study Agricultural Engineering Favorite Movie: Rogue One Favorite Food: Pierogis Favorite Pro Team: Manchester United and Columbus Crew Fondest Memory: The bus ride back after winning districts my Sophomore year.

Greatest Influence: My parents, sister, Grandparents and my teammates/ friends.

Advice for Underclassmen: Take the lesson out of every situation, not the emotion.

Parents:Jen and Matt Trainer Future Plans: Attend Ohio U Favorite Movie: 2001: A Space Odyssey Favorite Food: Scallops Favorite Pro Team: Cleveland Cavaliers Fondest Memory: Beating Galia in Galia junior year Greatest Influence: My parents and my brother Advice for Underclassmen: Be coachable and enjoy your time playing.

Parents: Augustina Julians and Ortin Mends Future Plans: Go to College to study Electrical Engineering Favorite Movie: Guardians of the Galaxy Favorite Food: Pizza Favorite Pro Team: Manchester United Fondest Memory: Zane Evans dribbling the whole field and scoring a goal Greatest Influence: My Mum and Dad Advice for Underclassmen: Never give up and chase your dreams.

Parents: Amanda and Imants Jaunarajs Future Plans: Play soccer in college Favorite Movie: Harry Potter & The Half-blood Prince Favorite Food: Burgers Favorite Pro Team: Chelsea Fondest Memory: Scoring winning goal vs Alexander freshman year.

Greatest Influence: My dad who coached me to be the player I am today and the other coaches along the way.

Advice for Underclassmen: Have the passion and desire to play

Parents: Wojciech and Hanna Jadwisienczak Future Plans: Attend Ohio University Favorite Movie: Star Wars (all of them) Favorite Food: Steak (medium rare) Favorite Pro Team: Liverpool FC Fondest Memory: Winning the Challenge Cup Greatest Influence: Robert Lewandowski Advice for Underclassmen: If you want it, go for it

Front Row (L to R): Juju Anderson, Margaret Nunemaker, Sophia Szolosi, Kate Kotses, Gaewelyn Krisher, Landis Corrigan, Melody Christiansen, Julia Borovicka Second Row: Samantha Layton, Olivia Smart, Helen Rittenhouse, Eva Riley, Shelby Davenport, Rachel Prange, Jillian Bourque Third Row: Coach Wayner, Coach Issa, Coach Gonczy, Coach Lam

Front Row (L to R): Prem Koshal, Griffin Porter, Junu Park, Zachary Wakeley, Miles Burkitt, Max Morgan Second Row: Abe Wooster, Robert Layton, Alexander Wotschka, Matthew Kuhnert, Nathaniel Kuhnery, Coltrane Parsons Third Row: Coach Wayner, Coach Issa, Coach Gonczy, Coach Lam

Parents: Yoonhee Chae and Hyunjong Park Future Plans: No idea Favorite Movie: Good Will Hunting Favorite Food: Pears Favorite Pro Team: The Savannah Bananas Fondest Memory: Eating burgers before and after track events Greatest Influence: My family Advice for Underclassmen: Run fast

Parents: Aaron and Courtney Kuhnert Future Plans: Ohio University Med School Favorite Movie: The Martian Favorite Food: Ice Cream Cake Favorite Pro Team: The Bears Fondest Memory: Breaking 5 minutes in the mile Greatest Influence: Jesus Advice for Underclassmen: College Credit Plus classes are much easier than AP classes and you get more credit for less time. Take them!

Parents: J. Miles Layton and Nicole Layton Future Plans: Attend College Favorite Movie: Thor Ragnarok Favorite Food: Cinnamon rolls Favorite Pro Team: None Fondest Memory: Running at Alexander Greatest Influence: Her father Advice for Underclassmen: Cherish your time here; Before you know it, it’s gone

Parents: Becky and Monte Davenport Future Plans: Attend college Favorite Movie: Elf Favorite Food: Biscuits Favorite Team: Athens Bulldogs Fondest Memory: Splashing around in a big puddle with teammates after a marvelous and muddy Fed Hock XC meet!

Greatest Influence: My mom and dad Advice for Underclassmen: Don’t over-stress about the little things (or the big things)! You have a lot of time to figure everything out. Just remember that whatever path you are on is okay—even if it’s not the same path as others.

Front Row (L to R): Peyton Truax, Mattie Potter, Sofia McCarthy, Olivia Dowler, Iris Lee, Kate Eggers, Haylee McKee Second Row: Heidi Shutts, Anushka Jayasuriya, Raquel De Abreu, Jo Zullia-Davis, Gabe Adair, Lilli Williams, Guy Huard, Simon Foehl, Tristan Healy, Asher Martin Third Row: Noah Heinrich, Asher Saunders, Norah Wotschaka, Maddox Kinnison, Gage Rapp, Madi Stein, Beth Golter Fourth Row: Destiny Lanum, Rylee Roberts, Alden Laipply, Jude Laipply, Adam Fox, Kyle Schleter, John Bowie, Ollie Flynn Fifth Row: Brian Winchell, Mialynn Evans, Alexis Moyers, Izzy Gilland, Jepson Prebe, Madelyn Mitchell, Abby Allwine, Ava Frost Sixth Row: Kevin Bowie, Sebastian McFarland, Asa Deforest, Finn Walker, Levi Scott, Ella Pauwels, Luke Hansen, Raul Rana Seventh Row: Katie Ihling, Ms. Whitney Cope, Mr. Aaron Backes, Janet Bobo, Mason Huston Not Pictured: Lexi Allwine, Ruby Casteel, Isabelle Stowe

Parents: Jenn and Douglas Bowie Future Plans: Firefighter Favorite Movie: Star Wars Favorite Food: Pizza Favorite Pro Team: Cincinnati Reds Fondest Memory: Going to Disney World with the marching band Greatest Influence: Walt Disney Advice for Underclassmen: Be kind to others.

Parents: Beth E. Eggers Future Plans: Going to OU Favorite Movie: Rocky Horror Picture Show Favorite Food: Bagels Fondest Memory: Getting a 1 at states my sophomore year

Parents: Christine and Daniel Allwine Future Plans: Major in music therapy at OU Favorite Movie: Rat Race Favorite Food: Pasta Fondest Memory: Witnessing Mr. Backes chase a referee with a flute.

Greatest Influence: Several Marching Green and Gold members/instructors that helped me during my time as a band member and my family.

Advice for Underclassmen: Keep pushing forward.

I know a thing or two about setbacks (injuries and illnesses), and you can't let them stop you from moving forward and growing.

Parents: Joseph Pauwels and Jennifer Russell Future Plans: Go to college for a business degree and hopefully open a business later on Favorite Movie: The Mission Impossible Franchise Favorite Food: Kiwis Favorite Pro Team: The Detroit Lions Fondest Memory: In our 2022 season, when percussion got a one at the second competition after previously getting a three. This felt really good and proved to us that we had it in us. It showed that our extra hard work was worth it and we were all thrilled.

Greatest Influence: My grandparents always pushing me to overcome my anxiety and cheering me on always Advice for Underclassmen: Do what makes you happy. If a sport or activity is not fun anymore, but you are good at it, it's ok to quit it. Don't do something that doesn't make you happy or hurts your mental health just to say you do/did it.

Parents: John Hansen and Tracy Hansen Future Plans: Study Psychology at OU Favorite Movie: Spiderman: Across the Spiderverse Favorite Food: Bratwurst Favorite Pro Team: Bengals Fondest Memory: Getting taught by a barefoot Brady Sark Greatest Influence: James Sheets and James Bikowski Advice for Underclassmen: It only gets easier the more you do.

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