irish athletics
Gino Gillum chosen as Mr. Football Running Back Senior Gino Gillum is an exceptional athlete, student, and leader. He is respected by adults and looked up to by students. He pursues excellence in all that he sets out to accomplish. That’s why it was no surprise that Gillum was chosen as Mr. Football Running Back for the state of Indiana.
“Gino is an outstanding person who says very little, but makes a positive impact on all those who interact with him. He is a man who speaks softly, but is listened to as though he was yelling,” Rick Streiff, head football coach. Gillum’s long list of football successes includes second all-time leading rusher in Cathedral history (3,700+ yards), state record holder for touchdowns in a state championship game (four touchdowns in the 2012 and 2011 games), and 10 touchdowns in three state championship games. Gino Gillum Mr. Football Running Back
Gino has been called a leader by adults and students alike at Cathedral. When asked what being a good leader means, Gino said, “It’s a big responsibility. Athletes are role models. It’s a cycle. When you are a junior or senior, you have more responsibility. People look up to you. What you do affects the present and the future. It affects the well being of the whole football program. Being a good leader is being a good role model and teacher to the younger students because they look up to you.” When looking back over his past four years playing football at Cathedral, Gillum says the thing that he likes most is the tradition. He likes the team atmosphere and great coaches make it fun. “I’m really thankful for everything everyone has done for me, especially the administration, teachers, coaches, and student body,” said Gillum. “Cathedral is really a big family atmosphere.” Gino plans to study business. He would like to attend the Air Force Academy or an Ivy League school.
Fall/Winter 2012
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