By Nick DeLessio

Coach’s reason for recognition: “Laura Thomsen has done a great job for us this year and steadily moved up through the varsity,” coach Jane Wheeler says. “She ... helped us qualify for state.”

Student’s goals: “(In college) I’m going to focus on my education first before I decide on sports.”

Student’s reaction to honor: “I’m honored and pleasantly surprised. I never would have thought I would receive this for cross country, this being my first year on the team.”