Devyn Thompson, Soph.

Personal Bests- XC 3 miles- 19:07, 3200 Meters- 12:20; 1600 Meters 5:21; 1500 Meters 4:52; 800 Meters 2:21.

Devyn just missed qualifying for state in Cross Country in 2006.  In 2007, Devyn qualified for the Illinois Prep Top Times Indoor Classic in the 4 X 800 relay, the 1600, and ran on the third place Distance Medley Relay.  Outdoor, Devyn ran on the School and City record holding 4 X 800 relay that qualified for the state championships.  She followed that up with a summer that had her qualifying for AAU Nationals in the 800, and the 1500 (11th place at Nationals).

Lavinia Jurikiewicz, Soph.

Personal Bests- XC 20:35 3 Miles, 1600 Meters- 5:48; 800 Meters 2:24

Lavinia ran her Freshman year Cross Country with an injury for most of the season.  She was able to do pool training to come back and finish 13th at the city meet, and contribute at the IHSA regional, where the team took 3rd.  During Track, Lavinia was a vital member of the 4 x 800 relay team that broke the school and city records, and qualified for the state championships.  She also finished 6th in the city in the 400 meter dash.

Biyang Wang, Junior

Personal Bests- 3200 Meters 13:18, 1600 Meters 6:08

Biyang is entering cross country after having competed on the Whitney Young swim team for two years.  An avid triathlete, Biyang was instrumental in helping the Whitney Young Track team in both the 3200 and 1600.  She was part of the 4 x 1600 meter relay team that set the meet record at the Rolling Meadows Invite.  At the CPS City Frosh Soph Championships, Biyang placed 3rd in the 3200 Meter Race, and 4th in the 1600 Meter Race.

Olha Kolesnykova, Soph.

Personal Bests- XC 2 Miles 14:19, 3 Miles 22:40- 3200 Meters 14:11, 1600 Meters 6:14, 800 Meters 2:41

Olha is one of the most improved runners in the Whitney Young Distance Program.  Olha highlighted the 2006 Cross Country Season by placing 8th at the CPS Frosh Soph City Championships, and running on the Varsity Team at IHSA Sectionals.  Illiness and conflict kept Olha from running in many track meets, however she was able to put herself near the tops of the WY Depth charts for the distance events.

Sara Kochanny, Soph.

Personal Bests- XC 2 Miles 13:41, 3 Miles 20:57

Sara was a varsity runner for the Dolphins in eight meets last year, being the fifth runner in seven of the eight. 

Sara plays Varsity Soccer in the spring.

 Addie Avila, Senior

Personal Bests-XC 2 Miles 15:03, 3 Miles 24:13

Addie was the #8 runner for the Dolphins.  A three year Cross Country runner, Addie has put in nearly 400 miles over the summer and has plans to compete in the top seven this season. 

Addie plays Soccer in the spring.

Allory Relf, Junior

Personal Bests- XC 2 Miles 14:33, 3200 Meters- 14:41, 1600 Meters-6:28, 800 Meters- 2:48

Allory finished 13th at the 2006 City Cross Country Championships.  During the 2007 Track campaign, Allory was a member of the F-S City Championship 4 x 800 relay and placed 5th in the 1600 Meter race.

Maisie Vachuska, Freshman

Personal Bests- 1600 Meters 6:18, 1500 Meters 5:49

Maisie has never run Cross Country before, but figures to contribute prominently to this years team.

Rhea Burg, Freshman

Personal Bests- XC 10:08 (1.5 miles)- 1600 Meters 6:29

Rhea finished 3rd in last years CPS Elementary School Cross Country Championships.