Running Into the New Season

Katie Vitaletti, Staff Writer | May 1, 2024

Joseph A. Foran High School is home to many different spring sports teams, one being Outdoor Track and Field. The body of students creates not only a team but a family. The team consists of a diverse group of athletes each specializing in different events like sprints, hurdles, long jump, shot put, short distance, and long distance running. The track team values not only athleticism but also school spirit and great energy. The student athletes are given the opportunity to push themselves and reach their goals through track and field. The team practices daily to be the best they can possibly be. They all work hard for upcoming competitive meets. Their determination and love for the sport pushes the athletes to do the best they can.

Sprint: A sprinter at track and field practice at Joseph A. Foran High School, March 22, 2024 practicing for his upcoming track meet.

Track Captain: Senior Captain Kelly Asparas practicing shot put at Foran’s track field. Asparas is getting ready to compete against opposing schools.

Javelin: A student athlete practices his throw for the javelin event. The thrower is ready to defeat opponents in future meets.

Long Distance: Two long distance runners jog together on the track. The runners exercise daily to improve their stamina.

Hurdle: A hurdler athlete sprints and jumps to practice his event. The athlete practices hurdles everyday during practice to get an enhanced height.

Pole Vault: A pole vaulter runs into her jump. She is ready to jump as far as she can so she can achieve a new personal record.

Shot Put: A team member practices shot put on the sunny afternoon. The athlete is building up his strength in order to upgrade his shot put skills.

Runners: Two racers run together. The friends are practicing to improve their personal record.

Shot Put: Another shot put competitor practices. He is working hard to improve his skills and pull a win for upcoming meets.

Sprinter: A sprinter gets ready to take off. He is practicing his speedy, short distance running.

Short Distance: Another short distance runner improves their pace. Bursting into speed, they hopes to improve their personal record.

Shot Put: A shot putter prepares to throw the ball. He is putting all of his strength to reach his goals of self improvement.

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About the Contributor

Katie Vitaletti, Layout Editor

Hi, my name is Katie Vitaletti. I’m a senior at Foran High School, and I’m a Layout Editor for Mane Street Mirror. I’m in Cheer and Tennis and I’m a Natural Helper. I enjoy going to the beach and paddle boarding. This is my second year taking Journalism.