Bloomington High School South, The Gothic, 2009, Page 46

Description:	Right: Junior NicholasBuffie runs in a packduring the Harrisonmeet, photo byMADELINE HAYFORDFar Flight: The boyscross country teamstarts a race at theIndiana Universitycourse. PHOTO BYELIZABETH STIENMETZRight: Sophomore IanByers-Gamber andjunior Elias Calkinsstick together to paceeach other, photo by1MADELINE HAYFORDpersistenceSenior Joseph Holahansrunning career started in seventh grade. Holahan was influenced to start running byhis neighbor and the formerJackson Creek Middle Schoolcross country coach Mr. DanielKennedy. It started out kindof hard. I was good but didntlike it; it grows on you, Holahan explained.As a senior six years later,Holahan won five races and theConference Indiana tide. Hesaid he felt most accomplishedwhen he won the Conference tide, Itssomething special to win conference.During the season, Holahan workedhard to meet his goals. The team practiced Monday through Saturday, andhe did cross training on his own.While Holahan worked hard to reachhis personal goals, he was very awareof the importance of his team. He triednot to get caught up in his individualwins and focus more on the improvement of the team. Holahanexplained, The atmosphere isreally calm, we clear our mindsand envision the race.When he did win, Holahantried to look past it. Im moreconcerned about my team. Awin in a big race is a big deal,but I try not to make it one,he said.His achievements and lovefor cross country had set him upfor an exciting future. Holahanhad given a verbal commitmentto Indiana University and planned tosign in the spring. He decided that IUwould be the best fit, when considering coaching and academics.Holahans persistence during the season would help him improve his futureteam and accomplish his future individual goals. -MEGAN MCDEVTITFreshman Jesse Smith photobyMADELINE HAYFORDFreshman Mackenzie Conrad photoBY MADELINE HAYFORD46 \| SPORTS \| boyscross country
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