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High School SportsDecember 17, 2009

All-Southeast Missourian Cross Country Team

KIT DOYLE and LAURA SIMON ~ photos@semissourian.com
Southeast Missourian Cross County Runner of the Year Wynn McClellan, senior, Notre Dame Plans for next year: Go to college to study some science and I plan to run in college Age you started running competitively: 13 Most memorable meet this season: Notre Dame Invitational because I ran my fastest time. I won my last home meet and my team did very well. Most inspiring person in your life: My grandpa, Ted McClellan I wish I could: Fly Olympic event you'd love to win a gold medal in: 10,000 meters Location of your dream vacation: Lake Martin, Ala. Favorite all-time Christmas present: My Jeep Rubicon Favorite Christmas song: "Jingle Bell Rock" Favorite movie: "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" Most famous person you've met in person: Joe Bill Dixon Celebrity crush: Jessica Alba Favorite subject in school: Chemistry Favorite actor: Edward Norton Favorite actress: Keira Knightly Favorite snack food: Bananas
Southeast Missourian Cross County Runner of the Year Wynn McClellan, senior, Notre Dame Plans for next year: Go to college to study some science and I plan to run in college Age you started running competitively: 13 Most memorable meet this season: Notre Dame Invitational because I ran my fastest time. I won my last home meet and my team did very well. Most inspiring person in your life: My grandpa, Ted McClellan I wish I could: Fly Olympic event you'd love to win a gold medal in: 10,000 meters Location of your dream vacation: Lake Martin, Ala. Favorite all-time Christmas present: My Jeep Rubicon Favorite Christmas song: "Jingle Bell Rock" Favorite movie: "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" Most famous person you've met in person: Joe Bill Dixon Celebrity crush: Jessica Alba Favorite subject in school: Chemistry Favorite actor: Edward Norton Favorite actress: Keira Knightly Favorite snack food: Bananas
Brandon Shemonia, sophomore, Scott City Age you started running competitively: 12 Most memorable meet this season: At districts because we tied Crystal City for second and won the tiebreaker to go to state If you could trade places with anyone for a day, who would it be: Galen Rupp because he is, in my opinion, the best American distance runner. Most inspiring person in your life: Grandma Phyllis I wish I could: Run at Oregon State Olympic event you'd love to win a gold medal in: 5,000 meters and 10,000 meters Location of your dream vacation: Italy Favorite all-time Christmas present: Nintendo 64 Favorite Christmas song: "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch" Favorite movie: "Super Troopers" Most famous person you've met in person: Torry Holt Celebrity crush: Megan Fox Favorite subject in school: World history Favorite actor: Denzel Washington Favorite actress: Drew Barrymore Favorite snack food: Sour Patch Kids
Brandon Shemonia, sophomore, Scott City Age you started running competitively: 12 Most memorable meet this season: At districts because we tied Crystal City for second and won the tiebreaker to go to state If you could trade places with anyone for a day, who would it be: Galen Rupp because he is, in my opinion, the best American distance runner. Most inspiring person in your life: Grandma Phyllis I wish I could: Run at Oregon State Olympic event you'd love to win a gold medal in: 5,000 meters and 10,000 meters Location of your dream vacation: Italy Favorite all-time Christmas present: Nintendo 64 Favorite Christmas song: "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch" Favorite movie: "Super Troopers" Most famous person you've met in person: Torry Holt Celebrity crush: Megan Fox Favorite subject in school: World history Favorite actor: Denzel Washington Favorite actress: Drew Barrymore Favorite snack food: Sour Patch Kids
Mary Dohogne, junior, Central Age you started running competitively: 13 Most memorable meet this season: The conference meet because even after getting mono, I still accomplished my goal of becoming conference champion. Most inspiring person in your life: My sisters, Stacy and Allison I wish I could: Be on "Ninja Warrior" Olympic event you'd love to win a gold medal in: 1,500 meters Location of your dream vacation: Running on the moon Favorite all-time Christmas present: Ferrari LEGO set Favorite Christmas song: "Feliz Navidad" Favorite movie: "Clue" Most famous person you've met in person: Ryan Lane Celebrity crush: Jack Johnson Favorite subject in school: AP biology Favorite actor: Ryan Reynolds Favorite actress: Cameron Diaz Favorite snack food: Oreos
Mary Dohogne, junior, Central Age you started running competitively: 13 Most memorable meet this season: The conference meet because even after getting mono, I still accomplished my goal of becoming conference champion. Most inspiring person in your life: My sisters, Stacy and Allison I wish I could: Be on "Ninja Warrior" Olympic event you'd love to win a gold medal in: 1,500 meters Location of your dream vacation: Running on the moon Favorite all-time Christmas present: Ferrari LEGO set Favorite Christmas song: "Feliz Navidad" Favorite movie: "Clue" Most famous person you've met in person: Ryan Lane Celebrity crush: Jack Johnson Favorite subject in school: AP biology Favorite actor: Ryan Reynolds Favorite actress: Cameron Diaz Favorite snack food: Oreos
Eric Schott, junior, Central Age you started running competitively: 13 Most memorable meet this season: Districts because I was fifth and only 10 seconds behind the district champ If you could trade places with anyone for a day, who would it be: T.J. Oshie because he is a stud at hockey for the Blues. Most inspiring person in your life: Kenyan Ace Kelpe I wish I could: Break 13 minutes in a 5K Olympic event you'd love to win a gold medal in: 5,000 meters Location of your dream vacation: Eugene, Ore. Favorite all-time Christmas present: Garmin 305 watch Favorite Christmas song: "Carol of the Bells" Favorite movie: "Prefontaine" Most famous person you've met in person: David Eckstein Celebrity crush: Shawn Johnson Favorite subject in school: Racket sports Favorite actor: Will Ferrell Favorite actress: Megan Fox Favorite snack food: Gummies
Eric Schott, junior, Central Age you started running competitively: 13 Most memorable meet this season: Districts because I was fifth and only 10 seconds behind the district champ If you could trade places with anyone for a day, who would it be: T.J. Oshie because he is a stud at hockey for the Blues. Most inspiring person in your life: Kenyan Ace Kelpe I wish I could: Break 13 minutes in a 5K Olympic event you'd love to win a gold medal in: 5,000 meters Location of your dream vacation: Eugene, Ore. Favorite all-time Christmas present: Garmin 305 watch Favorite Christmas song: "Carol of the Bells" Favorite movie: "Prefontaine" Most famous person you've met in person: David Eckstein Celebrity crush: Shawn Johnson Favorite subject in school: Racket sports Favorite actor: Will Ferrell Favorite actress: Megan Fox Favorite snack food: Gummies
Roy Leighton, junior, Central Age you started running competitively: 12 Most memorable meet this season: Hancock Invitational because I remember working really hard for first and then near the end, I saw someone way ahead of everyone. I knew I got second, but I worked hard for it. If you could trade places with anyone for a day, who would it be: Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker because I have always wanted to play the drums and he looks like he's a lot of fun playing drums. Most inspiring person in your life: Dave Grohl I wish I could: Be a hobo in New York City for a day Olympic event you'd love to win a gold medal in: 1,500 meters Location of your dream vacation: New Zealand Favorite all-time Christmas present: Gibson SG Favorite Christmas song: "White Christmas" Favorite movie: "Disturbia" Most famous person you've met in person: Ryan Hall Favorite subject in school: AP physics Favorite actor: Heath Ledger Favorite actress: Rachel McAdams Favorite snack food: Breakfast for dinner
Roy Leighton, junior, Central Age you started running competitively: 12 Most memorable meet this season: Hancock Invitational because I remember working really hard for first and then near the end, I saw someone way ahead of everyone. I knew I got second, but I worked hard for it. If you could trade places with anyone for a day, who would it be: Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker because I have always wanted to play the drums and he looks like he's a lot of fun playing drums. Most inspiring person in your life: Dave Grohl I wish I could: Be a hobo in New York City for a day Olympic event you'd love to win a gold medal in: 1,500 meters Location of your dream vacation: New Zealand Favorite all-time Christmas present: Gibson SG Favorite Christmas song: "White Christmas" Favorite movie: "Disturbia" Most famous person you've met in person: Ryan Hall Favorite subject in school: AP physics Favorite actor: Heath Ledger Favorite actress: Rachel McAdams Favorite snack food: Breakfast for dinner
Cody Kern, senior, Kelly Plans for next year: I plan on running at William Woods and then eventually medical school Age you started running competitively: 14 Most memorable meet this season: Notre Dame Invitational because I ran a PR [personal record] and finished fourth. If you could trade places with anyone for a day, who would it be: Bill Gates so I could transfer all his money into my account. Most inspiring person in your life: My parents I wish I could: Fly Olympic event you'd love to win a gold medal in: Steeplechase Location of your dream vacation: Hawaii Favorite all-time Christmas present: My computer Favorite movie: "The Hangover" Most famous person you've met in person: Kent Mangels Celebrity crush: Jessica Alba Favorite subject in school: Math Favorite actor: Adam Sandler Favorite actress: Jessica Alba Favorite snack food: Pizza rolls
Cody Kern, senior, Kelly Plans for next year: I plan on running at William Woods and then eventually medical school Age you started running competitively: 14 Most memorable meet this season: Notre Dame Invitational because I ran a PR [personal record] and finished fourth. If you could trade places with anyone for a day, who would it be: Bill Gates so I could transfer all his money into my account. Most inspiring person in your life: My parents I wish I could: Fly Olympic event you'd love to win a gold medal in: Steeplechase Location of your dream vacation: Hawaii Favorite all-time Christmas present: My computer Favorite movie: "The Hangover" Most famous person you've met in person: Kent Mangels Celebrity crush: Jessica Alba Favorite subject in school: Math Favorite actor: Adam Sandler Favorite actress: Jessica Alba Favorite snack food: Pizza rolls
Caleb Elam, junior, Oak Ridge Age you started running competitively: 15 Most memorable meet this season: The state meet because, honestly, I didn't expect to come out and place in the top 15 If you could trade places with anyone for a day, who would it be: The president so I could run this country and bring back God into schools Most inspiring person in your life: My dad I wish I could: Train with Usain Bolt Olympic event you'd love to win a gold medal in: Basketball Location of your dream vacation: Hawaii Favorite all-time Christmas present: PlayStation 2 Favorite Christmas song: "Christmas is All in the Heart" Favorite movie: "Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen" Most famous person you've met in person: Jason Elam because I was him once in the paper Favorite subject in school: Math Favorite actor: Matt Damon Favorite actress: Megan Fox Favorite snack food: Cream cheese icing on graham crackers
Caleb Elam, junior, Oak Ridge Age you started running competitively: 15 Most memorable meet this season: The state meet because, honestly, I didn't expect to come out and place in the top 15 If you could trade places with anyone for a day, who would it be: The president so I could run this country and bring back God into schools Most inspiring person in your life: My dad I wish I could: Train with Usain Bolt Olympic event you'd love to win a gold medal in: Basketball Location of your dream vacation: Hawaii Favorite all-time Christmas present: PlayStation 2 Favorite Christmas song: "Christmas is All in the Heart" Favorite movie: "Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen" Most famous person you've met in person: Jason Elam because I was him once in the paper Favorite subject in school: Math Favorite actor: Matt Damon Favorite actress: Megan Fox Favorite snack food: Cream cheese icing on graham crackers
Ryan Johnson
Ryan Johnson
Mary Dohogne
Mary Dohogne
Tori Parry
Tori Parry
Caleb Elam
Caleb Elam
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Kristen Dippold
Kristen Dippold
Eric Schott
Eric Schott
Wynn McClellan
Wynn McClellan
Taylor Dickerson
Taylor Dickerson
Ryan Johnson
Ryan Johnson
Luisa Boschan
Luisa Boschan
Brandon Shomonia
Brandon Shomonia
Taylor Dickerson
Taylor Dickerson
Cody Kern
Cody Kern
Taylor Dickerson
Taylor Dickerson
Ryan Johnson, senior, Notre Dame Plans for next year: I haven't decided on a college yet, but I'm going to try to run Age you started running competitively: 14 Most memorable meet this season: A tie between state and districts. At state, I finally got all-state and districts because I took second Most inspiring person in your life: Grandpa Hank I wish I could: Win state as a team in cross country Olympic event you'd love to win a gold medal in: 5,000 meters Location of your dream vacation: Italy Favorite all-time Christmas present: xBox 360 or golf clubs Favorite Christmas song: John Lennon's "Merry Christmas" Favorite movie: "The Hangover" Most famous person you've met in person: Dick Cheney Favorite subject in school: History Favorite actor: Daniel Craig Favorite snack food: Doritos
Ryan Johnson, senior, Notre Dame Plans for next year: I haven't decided on a college yet, but I'm going to try to run Age you started running competitively: 14 Most memorable meet this season: A tie between state and districts. At state, I finally got all-state and districts because I took second Most inspiring person in your life: Grandpa Hank I wish I could: Win state as a team in cross country Olympic event you'd love to win a gold medal in: 5,000 meters Location of your dream vacation: Italy Favorite all-time Christmas present: xBox 360 or golf clubs Favorite Christmas song: John Lennon's "Merry Christmas" Favorite movie: "The Hangover" Most famous person you've met in person: Dick Cheney Favorite subject in school: History Favorite actor: Daniel Craig Favorite snack food: Doritos
Wynn McClellan
Wynn McClellan
Roy Leighton
Roy Leighton
Caleb Elam
Caleb Elam
Mary Dohogne
Mary Dohogne
Wynn McClellan
Wynn McClellan
Caleb Elam
Caleb Elam
Cody Kern
Cody Kern
Ryan Johnson
Ryan Johnson
Tori Parry
Tori Parry
Brandon Shomonia
Brandon Shomonia
Elizabeth Kiblinger, sophomore, Notre Dame Age you started running competitively: 14 Most memorable meet this season: The district meet because I PR'd and qualified for state Most inspiring person in your life: My parents I wish I could: Travel the world Olympic event you'd love to win a gold medal in: 100-meter dash Location of your dream vacation: Australia Favorite all-time Christmas present: A family trip to Mexico Favorite Christmas song: "All I Want for Christmas Is You" Favorite movie: "Elf" Most famous person you've met in person: David Archuleta Favorite subject in school: Math Favorite snack food: Goldfish
Elizabeth Kiblinger, sophomore, Notre Dame Age you started running competitively: 14 Most memorable meet this season: The district meet because I PR'd and qualified for state Most inspiring person in your life: My parents I wish I could: Travel the world Olympic event you'd love to win a gold medal in: 100-meter dash Location of your dream vacation: Australia Favorite all-time Christmas present: A family trip to Mexico Favorite Christmas song: "All I Want for Christmas Is You" Favorite movie: "Elf" Most famous person you've met in person: David Archuleta Favorite subject in school: Math Favorite snack food: Goldfish
Kristen Dippold
Kristen Dippold
Lindsey Seabaugh
Lindsey Seabaugh
Elizabeth Kiblinger
Elizabeth Kiblinger
Eric Schott
Eric Schott
Lindsey Seabaugh
Lindsey Seabaugh
Mary Dohogne
Mary Dohogne
Kristen Dippold
Kristen Dippold
Luisa Boschan
Luisa Boschan
Eric Schott
Eric Schott
Taylor Dickerson
Taylor Dickerson
Luisa Boschan, junior, Chaffee Age you started running competitively: 12 Most memorable meet this season: The state meet because it was the biggest meet. I had a good competition and a lot of fun with the team during the race and with all the people that came to cheer for me. If you could trade places with anyone for a day, who would it be: I wouldn't trade places with anyone because I love my life like it is now. Most inspiring person in your life: My dad I wish I could: Travel around the world when I am done with school Olympic event you'd love to win a gold medal in: 800 or 1,500 meters Location of your dream vacation: Latin America Favorite all-time Christmas present: Gift card Favorite Christmas song: "Silent Night" Celebrity crush: Robert Hoffman Favorite subject in school: History Favorite snack food: Chocolate chip granola bar
Luisa Boschan, junior, Chaffee Age you started running competitively: 12 Most memorable meet this season: The state meet because it was the biggest meet. I had a good competition and a lot of fun with the team during the race and with all the people that came to cheer for me. If you could trade places with anyone for a day, who would it be: I wouldn't trade places with anyone because I love my life like it is now. Most inspiring person in your life: My dad I wish I could: Travel around the world when I am done with school Olympic event you'd love to win a gold medal in: 800 or 1,500 meters Location of your dream vacation: Latin America Favorite all-time Christmas present: Gift card Favorite Christmas song: "Silent Night" Celebrity crush: Robert Hoffman Favorite subject in school: History Favorite snack food: Chocolate chip granola bar
Elizabeth Kiblinger
Elizabeth Kiblinger
Tori Parry
Tori Parry
Tori Parry
Tori Parry
Tori Parry
Tori Parry
Kristen Dippold, junior, Saxony Lutheran Most memorable meet this season: Districts because I wanted the team to do really well and I got to run through puddles. I got really dirty If you could trade places with anyone for a day, who would it be: Someone from the 1700s because I want to know what life would be like without all this technology and how they lived back then. Most inspiring person in your life: Mom I wish I could: Fly Olympic event you'd love to win a gold medal in: Ice skating because I did lessons for a year and it was really fun Favorite all-time Christmas present: DVD player Favorite Christmas song: "Christmas Wish" Favorite movie: "The Guardian" Most famous person you've met in person: I saw George W. Bush speak in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Favorite subject in school: Art Favorite actor: Ashton Kutcher Favorite snack food: Nachos
Kristen Dippold, junior, Saxony Lutheran Most memorable meet this season: Districts because I wanted the team to do really well and I got to run through puddles. I got really dirty If you could trade places with anyone for a day, who would it be: Someone from the 1700s because I want to know what life would be like without all this technology and how they lived back then. Most inspiring person in your life: Mom I wish I could: Fly Olympic event you'd love to win a gold medal in: Ice skating because I did lessons for a year and it was really fun Favorite all-time Christmas present: DVD player Favorite Christmas song: "Christmas Wish" Favorite movie: "The Guardian" Most famous person you've met in person: I saw George W. Bush speak in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Favorite subject in school: Art Favorite actor: Ashton Kutcher Favorite snack food: Nachos
Lindsey Seabaugh, sophomore, Jackson Age you started running competitively: 14 Most memorable meet this season: Sectionals because we weren't sure if we could go to state and we qualified by finishing fourth If you could trade places with anyone for a day, who would it be: An Olympic athlete because it would be awesome to be in the Olympics Most inspiring person in your life: My dad I wish I could: Have super-speed powers Olympic event you'd love to win a gold medal in: Equestrian jumping Location of your dream vacation: Montana Favorite all-time Christmas present: iPod nano Favorite Christmas song: "Camouflage and Christmas Lights" Favorite movie: "Footloose" Most famous person you've met in person: Jason Aldean and Alex Flinn Celebrity crush: Taylor Lautner Favorite subject in school: Chemistry Favorite actor: Taylor Lautner Favorite snack food: Yogos yogurt
Lindsey Seabaugh, sophomore, Jackson Age you started running competitively: 14 Most memorable meet this season: Sectionals because we weren't sure if we could go to state and we qualified by finishing fourth If you could trade places with anyone for a day, who would it be: An Olympic athlete because it would be awesome to be in the Olympics Most inspiring person in your life: My dad I wish I could: Have super-speed powers Olympic event you'd love to win a gold medal in: Equestrian jumping Location of your dream vacation: Montana Favorite all-time Christmas present: iPod nano Favorite Christmas song: "Camouflage and Christmas Lights" Favorite movie: "Footloose" Most famous person you've met in person: Jason Aldean and Alex Flinn Celebrity crush: Taylor Lautner Favorite subject in school: Chemistry Favorite actor: Taylor Lautner Favorite snack food: Yogos yogurt
Tori Parry, junior, Jackson Age you started running competitively: 14 Most memorable meet this season: State because our girls got fourth at sectionals and qualified. This is the first time since 1993, so we were all thoroughly excited. Qualifying took incredible work from the whole team and was an experience I'll never forget. If you could trade places with anyone for a day, who would it be: Steve Prefontaine, if he was alive, so I could run like a machine. Most inspiring person in your life: Karen Ward I wish I could: Teleport Olympic event you'd love to win a gold medal in: Guitar Hero champion Location of your dream vacation: El Salvador Favorite all-time Christmas present: My car Favorite movie: "The Dark Knight" Most famous person you've met in person: Mary Dohogne Favorite subject in school: Spanish Favorite actor: Channing Tatum Favorite snack food: Chocolate-peanut butter things and my mom's mochas
Tori Parry, junior, Jackson Age you started running competitively: 14 Most memorable meet this season: State because our girls got fourth at sectionals and qualified. This is the first time since 1993, so we were all thoroughly excited. Qualifying took incredible work from the whole team and was an experience I'll never forget. If you could trade places with anyone for a day, who would it be: Steve Prefontaine, if he was alive, so I could run like a machine. Most inspiring person in your life: Karen Ward I wish I could: Teleport Olympic event you'd love to win a gold medal in: Guitar Hero champion Location of your dream vacation: El Salvador Favorite all-time Christmas present: My car Favorite movie: "The Dark Knight" Most famous person you've met in person: Mary Dohogne Favorite subject in school: Spanish Favorite actor: Channing Tatum Favorite snack food: Chocolate-peanut butter things and my mom's mochas
Taylor Dickerson, sophomore, Jackson Age you started running competitively: 13 Most memorable meet this season: Parkway West Invitational because I set my career PR [personal record] and our team took first If you could trade places with anyone for a day, who would it be: Tiny Fey so I could be on "30 Rock" and work with funny people every day. Most inspiring person in your life: My grandma I wish I could: Breathe underwater Olympic event you'd love to win a gold medal in: Power lifting Location of your dream vacation: Greece Favorite all-time Christmas present: iPod Favorite Christmas song: "Christmas Don't Be Late" Favorite movie: "Princess Bride" Most famous person you've met in person: Joe Bill Dixon Celebrity crush: Matt Dallas Favorite subject in school: Chemistry Favorite actor: Steve Carell Favorite actress: Amy Poehler Favorite snack food: Yogurt
Taylor Dickerson, sophomore, Jackson Age you started running competitively: 13 Most memorable meet this season: Parkway West Invitational because I set my career PR [personal record] and our team took first If you could trade places with anyone for a day, who would it be: Tiny Fey so I could be on "30 Rock" and work with funny people every day. Most inspiring person in your life: My grandma I wish I could: Breathe underwater Olympic event you'd love to win a gold medal in: Power lifting Location of your dream vacation: Greece Favorite all-time Christmas present: iPod Favorite Christmas song: "Christmas Don't Be Late" Favorite movie: "Princess Bride" Most famous person you've met in person: Joe Bill Dixon Celebrity crush: Matt Dallas Favorite subject in school: Chemistry Favorite actor: Steve Carell Favorite actress: Amy Poehler Favorite snack food: Yogurt
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