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“Anna is one of the most accomplished divers in Emmaus History” -David White on Anna Overholts
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Austin Miller
FAST FACTS Height: 5’9” Movie: Harry Potter Series Subject: Graphics Color: Purple
Austin Miller’s teammates and coach say he is a reliable member as well as an excellent shooter on the undefeated Emmaus rifle team. A senior, Miller has been on the state-winning rifle team since his freshman year. He has played an instrumental role in the flawless season this year. Plus, Miller said he is proud of his achievement in becoming a leader on the team and recently becoming an Eagle Scout. Miller plans to go to LCCC after graduation plans to later transfer to another college to get his bachelor’s degree. Miller remembered the good times he shared with his teammates during his four years on the team. “My favorite memories of the team are all the bus rides to matches and shooting my first 100,” said Miller. Miller said joining rifle team helped him grow as a person. “The team has benefitted me by allowing me to become a leader and a mentor to younger shooters,” said Miller. Rifle team coach Peter Chromiak commends
Miller. “Austin Miller is a very talented shooter,” said Chromiak. “[He is a] valued team member, and co-captain on our team this year.” Miller is proud of his
kid that lightens the mood before a tough match and one that you would want on your team,” said Albro. “Personally, that motivates me to do better and to be like
transition from his freshman to senior seasons by becoming one of the top shooters. “I joined the rifle team freshman year with a few friends and picked it up very quickly,” said Miller. Sophomore Joe Albro believes Miller is an incredibly valuable asset to the team. “[What impresses me most] is his ability to step up and lead in the crucial moments when the rifle team needs him,” said Albro. “He is also a good sportsman, and a skilled and knowledgeable shooter.” Albro praises Miller as a teammate. “Austin is the type of
that when I’m a senior on the rifle team.” Chromiak said Miller works well with the other members on the team. “Austin interacts well with the team,” said Chromiak. “They all appear to enjoy participating together as a team.” Chromiak applauds what Miller has accomplished this year. “Austin has earned a spot at the PA State Individual Championship,” said Chromiak. “He also placed in the top five scorers for Emmaus in both the semi-finals and finals where we won the Championship against Berwick for the league.” Albro believes Miller
“He is also a good sportsman, and a skilled and knowledgeable shooter” -Joe Albro on Austin Miller
sets standards for the younger shooters. “Austin interacts with the other teammates in a way that tends to set the bar high, befriending them and helping them become better shooters themselves,” said Albro. Chromiak apprecitates his team. “Our team is a very mature group of students who make us proud both on the range and off,” said Chromiak.
By Sydney Buck
ANNA OVERHOLTS
FAST FACTS
Height: 5’4” Book: The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy
Show: Doctor Who Movie Series: Star Wars
Senior Anna Overholts has been a part of the diving team since her freshman year and continues to be a valued and skilled member. In the past years Overholts made herself a four-time letter winner and a four-time district finalist. She also ended up finishing in 4th place last year at the District XI Championships. Overholts competes in one-meter diving According to diving coach David White, her confidence and consistency is key. “Anna shows up every day and gives 100 percent effort,” said White. “She is confident in the dives she performs, and in learning new dives.”
for achieving a goal she had been striving for. “She’s been going for the record for some time now, and after always becoming so close to it, she finally beat it on her senior meet and we all couldn’t be any more proud of her,” said Baran. This season Overholts has won the diving portion in the swim meet in all but two of the dual meets. With that and other accomplishments Overholts has high hopes for her future this season. “I’ve competed for the high school I have built up an 11-dive list with a high degree of difficulty,” said Overholts. “With that list I hope to make it to states this year.”
show up to every after school and morning practices, she also comes in to optional practices and never cuts corners on any workouts.” White agrees. “Anna is hard working and supportive of all of her teammates,” said White. “She provides a great example and supports all of her teammates.” Before her meets Overholts likes to relax. “I usually listen to music to relax and go through all my dives in my head,” said Overholts. Senior Madeleine Ordiway admires Overholts encouraging and positive attitude. “Anna encourages me and the team giving us words of encouragement when we have dives that “She provides a great example and we find difficult or have not tried before,” said Ordiway. supports all of her teammates.” Sophomore Kelly Schnaufer agrees. -David White on Anna Overholts “Anna is definitely a big At the team’s senior Baran believes Anna is inspiration to me,” said meet against Northampton, a supportive and dedicated Schnaufer. “She demonOverholts broke a 19-yearteammate. strates a positive attitude old team record and is now “Anna encourages my and always encourages the new record holder for teammates and I by always myself and others to strive 6 dives with a score of putting up a good example to be our best.” 225.90 on how to be the best divers Baran praises OverJunior Teammate Sara we can be,” said Baran. holts’s dedication. Baran commends Overholts “Not only does she always “Anna shows up to Senior portraits courtesy of R.J. Harwick
practice, even if the roads are icy and snowy and it’s optional, said Baran. “Anna always takes direction from our coach and doesn’t avoid doing scary dives.” Ordiway agrees that Overholts is a hard worker. “Anna is a good diver because she takes everyday and gives it her all,” said Ordiway. “Always working hard in workouts and on the board.” Coach White is proud of Overholts and all she has accomplished this year. “Anna is one of the most accomplished divers in Emmaus history,” said White.
By Hannah Maehrer