14 Maine South's 2006-2007 EMALE A T H E E T E S
SoiTHwoRDs • SENIOR ISSUE • 2007
Anne Mueller
Ashley Tomzik
Colleen Muszynski
Track and Field
Basketball
Swimming
During her two years on the varsity track team. Anne improved to the most consistent hurdler this season. Her times have been noted as the top five in the school's history in the 100 and 300 hurdles. She used her improved abilities to become All-Conference this year. Anne will also be going to State after a stellar performance in the Sectional meet. But Anne would be nothing without her dedication, hard work, and supportive, go-getter attitude that the entire team admires. She will be attending St. Norbert Colleae in the fall.
As the powerhouse on the girls" varsity basketball team for the past four years. Ashley has shown what can be accomplished with high expectations for oneself and toughness. Not only is she academically in the top 10 percent of her class, she has 1,910 career points under her belt. She led the 2005-2006 team to the Final Four, and she was a member of the 2007 All-State team. She will be known as the best basketball player in school history. But thafs only the start: she will continue her impressive basketball career at UlC.
Colleen has proven, in her four-year stint as a varsity swimmer, to be a versatile swimmer, great team leader, and overall friendly person. She is always aiding her teammates and displays hard work and responsibility. In the pool, she was able to break the 200-fi-ee relay record, medal all four years in the IHSA State Sectional, as well as the Maine South Hawk Relay. Colleen also been recognized with the Coach's Award her junior and senior year, and she is a CSL Scholar athlete. She will attend Michigan State University in the fall.
Danielle Tourtillot
Donna Ramirez
Gymnastics Danielle has led the way for many a gymnast with her helpful attitude and leadership abilities. During her four years on varsity, she has shown talent all-around on the bars, beam. vault, and floor. She was able to make AllConference three years in a row and qualified for Sectionals every year. This year, she will also compete with the National team. She was able to not only improve personally, but help others along by teaching new skills, acting as a role model, and encouraging others to stay with gymnastics. She plans to continue gymnastics at the University of Illinois.
Badminton In her first year as a varsity badminton player. Donna was able to shine. She placed second in the Rolling Meadows Doubles Delight Invite. She also was exceptional with her team, acting as a compassionate leader with a true love for the sport. Sheer determination kept her going when faced with formidable opponents, yet she always maintained perfect sportsmanship. Within the team, she acted as the glue who kept everyone feeling involved and supported throughout the season. She will attend the University of Illinois—Chicago in the fall.
Golf Emily has had an impact these three years on the varsity golf team. She was the team's sunshine on a daily basis. Her smile helped others, but really gave her an edge in her golf by allowing her to focus without being weighed down by negative thoughts. She is currently ranked number six in career scoring average in Maine South's history. In all competitions this season, her scores were crucial to the team, and she medaled in three of 18 competitions. Emily could always be counted on to be consistent and played in the second or third spot. She will be attending Northwestern University in the fall.