Senior Night
Name: Aiden Argento
Represented by: Amy Argento and Bonnie Krovath
Aiden’s favorite event to participate in is the 100 because it hurts the least when you are through. He would like to thank all of the coaches for pushing him to give his best in practice. And would like to thank A-man for always counting during the warm-up so it isn’t just the captains. His favorite memory was running with Nickie D on the long run and would like to tell underclassmen to try as many events as possible so you can figure out what is right for you! Aiden plans on playing soccer next year at BCC.
Name: Ethan Austin
Represented by: Michael Austin
Ethan wants to pursue a career in Foreign Affairs at SUNY Binghamton once he finishes at Broome. His Pre-Meet meal is fruits snacks, but his post meet meal is to eat everything in sight. He would like to specifically thank Coach Hogan for talking him back into playing sports after multipole injuries. Ethan would also like to thank his 4 by 1 teammates Lincoln, Max, and Nate. Lastly, Ethan’s favorite memory was at Rotary Relays when a medical wrap fell off of his leg and made it look like he was running with a streamer!
Name: Jonah Beston
Represented by: Emily Peterson
Jonah plans to attend BCC for computer science and eventually go to SUNY Oswego for software engineering. He would like to thank his mother for keeping him motivated and his father for pushing him to do his best. He would also like to thank Caleb Hulpuke (who is currently serving in the United Sates military) for keeping his spirits up and for all the distractions. His favorite memory of track is spending three hours in 15-degree weather at every first meet of the season.
Name: Alex Chapman
Represented by: Nicole Chapman, Terry Jenks, and Jennifer Jenks
Alex is also a member of our soccer and swimming team. He plans to go to Hartwick and study history and eventually become a police officer. He would like to thank Coach Frazer for how much fun 8th grade track was and not only would like to thank Coach Gumble, Ford, and Motell for pushing him to be his best, but would also like to thank Walker Paske, Pipher Reid, Ethan Vaseleck and Alyssa Denton for being so inspirational and giving him motivation to come back to track for his senior year.
Name: Alyssa Denton
Represented by: Heather Denton and Sawyer Denton
Alyssa has been on Varsity track for five years and is also on our soccer team and is an avid ice skater. She has competed in almost every event there is to do, but her favorite is the Triple Jump. She would like to thank her mom for always pushing her to be her best and has literally helped her through every aspect of life so far, so thank you so much mom! Alyssa would also like to thank Kara Condon for helping each other through workouts, and Peyton because she made every practice easier and fun (especially yoga in the library). Alyssa plans on attending Morrisville to study aquatics and marine biology after high school.
Name: Jacob Frailey
Represented by: Jessica and Robert Frailey
Jacob, a four-year veteran of track and field, plans on studying aerospace engineering at the University Albany in Huntsville. He would like to thank Coach Paske for being so committed to coaching and trying to get everyone to achieve their best. Jake’s favorite memory of track will forever be the bus rides back from away meets, but he also has a special place in his heart for Lauren hitting that Discus pole so many times.
Name: Emily Johnson
Represented by: Chris and Jim Johnson
Emily’s favorite venue for a track meet is anywhere where there is a high UV so she can work on her tan. Her pre meet meal was always blackberries. She would like to thank Coach Paske for teaching her everything she knows about throwing, but her favorite part of practice was getting ice cream after. Emily plans to attend Broome for nursing.
Name: Noah Mallory
Represented by: Shane Mallory
Noah is also on the Varsity Diving Team came out this year as a senior for his first year of track. His favorite aspect of track his pre-meet MacDonald’s meals and doing the weight room after the workouts, which will probably come in handy as Noah plans to have a career in heavy equipment after graduating. Lastly, Noah would like to thank Abdual for pushing him to get better.
Name: Lauren Paske
Represented by: Tim, Chris, and Sam Paske
Lauren has been on Varsity Track for four years. She plans to attend the University of New Haven majoring in sports management and will also be throwing shot and disc. Her Pre-Meet meal is homemade grill cheese with whatever fruit there is in the house. She would like to thank her dad for inspiring her to work hard and push herself. She would also like to thank Coach Patterson for helping her adjust her technique and to do her best, Her favorite memory is knowing that she has literally left her mark at Chenango Forks because of how many times she has made a dent in the pole at the discus circle and how Sean May calls her out on it every time.
Name: Allison Polhamus
Represented by: Sara Downs and Erik Downs
Allison will be going to BCC nursing program and plans to go into biomedical research. She has been on the track team for three years and would like to thank Jacob Robinson (Big Tonka) for keeping her motivated at practice and also her brother who convinced her to join track three years ago when they were fishing. Her favorite memory of track was getting ice cream after practice (even on the cold days) and when the lights went out at our Rotary Relays. Lastly, Allison would like to thank Coach Paske for pushing her to hit PR’s for three straight years!
Name: Nate Raab
Represented by: Heather Raab and Lincoln Raab
Nate has been on Varsity Track for three years. He plans on attending Cederaville University majoring in allied health to become a Physical Therapist. Nate’s favorite event is the Long Jump because he gets to jump with his brother Lincoln and he says it is the most fun of all the events. Nate wants to thank all the coaches for believing in him even as far back as his first year and would like to say that due to all of the encouragement from Coach Ford, Groover, Brooks, Gumble and sometimes even Motell, he became a decent runner. Nate’s favorite track to compete at is home because there is no bus ride. And lastly, Nate would like to thank God for everything He has done for me especially the decision to switch from baseball to track. He gives me my strength and energy every race. Thank you Jesus.
Name: Jesse Stephens
Name: Zephan Tompkins
Represented by: Kelle Tompkins, Geoff Tompkins, and Alanna Tompkins
Z has been on Varsity Track for 4 years as a Distance Runner, but he likes the 800 best. He is sure that one of the reasons he has any success that he might have is due to his peanut butter and banana before meet ritual. Z would specifically like to thank Coach Fraizer for making track fun in Modified and helping him almost break the Modified 800 record. He would also like to thank Nate Raab for pushing him and getting him to eat well during the track season and being his partner in Rocket League 2. Z’s best memory of track are his road runs with Brendan Heaney, making it to State Quals every year, post run popsicles, and pool recoveries which always ended in a Volleyball match. Lastly he would like to remind everyone that every mile matters and to trust the training. Z plans on attending Binghamton University for Bioengineering
Name: Ethan Vaseleck
Represented by: Rory and Kristen Vaseleck
Ethan was also on our basketball and Cross Country Teams at Forks. His Pre-Meet meal is a bag of Gummy Bears. Ethan would specifically like to thank Coach Brooks for all the jumping advice and Nickie D for being a hark working and positive minded influence on his track career. His favorite memory of track was clearing 6 feet at the Class Meet last year. He wants to encourage all the underclassmen to enjoy the time they have and to work hard, because it is all over before you know it. LASATLY Ethan would like to thank Coach Motell, Gumble, Groover, Ford, and Paske for all their help and support throughout the years. He plans to attend SUNY Geneseo to study Neuroscience.
