DONNA ON THE SIDE AT AOC RALEIGH
Part 1 - the Scene, Parents and Fans at Work, and Race Walk Way
Part 2 - Distance Lane
Part 3 - Relay Row
Part 4 - All kinds of sprints
Part 5 - Throwers Circle
Part 6 - Jumper Heights and Workerbees
Part 7 - Pole Vault Corner and Potpourri
Part 8 - Registration Night

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	Ronda Gullatte GA-Ronda won the Discus, was 7th in the Hammer and 8th in the Shot Put. Ronda is a great opponent with a wonderfully upbeat personality. She will be throwing at Auburn next year.
Michelle Carter TX with Dad, Michael Carter. Michelle won the Shot Put with a throw of 51-01.00. Michelle is developing those genes passed on by Dad. Michael Carter has quite a distinguished athletic history. He was the 1981 HS record holder in shot put. He spent 9 years playing NFL football going to 3 Pro Bowls and 3 Super Bowls.
Michelle Carter TX with Elizabeth Podominick MN-They went against each other in Discus and Shot Put. Elizabeth was 2nd in both, while Michelle was 1st in shot put and 3rd in discus.	Kevin Bookout OK (s) Glenn DiGiorgio NJ These two have been dueling all year for the national lead. At the AOC Kevin won the shot put and Glenn won the discus.
Kevin Bookout OK-Winner of the Shot Put. Kevin is an all around athlete participating in Basketball, Baseball and Track and Field. He will be at Oklahoma U. next year for basketball and track and field.	Glenn DiGiorgio NJ Glenn won the discus.and was second in the shot put.
Joe Thomas Jr WI with Dad and Coach Eric Thomas. Joe, a junior finished 5th in a tough field.	Brian Robison TX with Dad Jimmy-Brian finished 4th in the Shot Put and 6th in the Discus.

Hammer Gang (From Left) Allison Griggs CT 5th, Kelly Reynolds RI 3rd, Danielle Dufresne RI 6th, Ronda Gullattte GA 7th, (Top) Kristin Callan NY 4th, Nicole Formoso NY 8th, (Bottom) Jennifer Wynn GA 2nd, Kristen Michalski RI 1st.

The DigiorgioFamily, a Thrower Dynasty: (From Left) Kevin, Steven, Glenn and Dad, Dominick. Dad's sons all followed him into track and field as throwers. The family hold 8 shot put, medals and 1 discus between Kevin and Glenn. Keeping with the family tradition, Steven, a freshman, has joined his brothers in throwing. Kevin has been coaching Glenn. But now that Glenn has graduated, Kevin can work with Steven while he continues to study at Jersey City State getting ready to teach.

Javelin

Javelin Winners: (From Left) Marco Rodocaj PA 6th, Eric Brown PA 4th, Jordon Thomas PA 5th, Brad Zimmerman PA 2nd

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Donna on the Side at the adidas Outdoor Championships

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Javelin

Donna on the Side
at the adidas Outdoor Championships