Wildcats Cross Country Has A Wonderful Senior Night Celebration

on 9 October, 2024 at 12:33

Photos by Christie Datko (Above) Wildcat Seniors and Parents (L-R) Diane, Riley Rinker and Rob Rinker; Kristi, Logan and Robert Powell; Todd, Logan and Diane Lutz; Tom, Logan and Crystal Meier; Kristen, Olivia and Mark Radaker.

The Central Clarion Wildcats Cross Country Team had their Senior Recognition Night, on Wednesday, October 2nd, as they hosted Keystone and Moniteau at Clarion-Limestone.

Wildcats Head Coach Nicole Oakes shared this summary of the evening’s big event:

After the Junior High race, the five Wildcat seniors, who all happened to be Clarion-Limestone students this year, lined up with their parents for the Senior Night Festivities.

As each senior walked to the middle of the field, Tiffany Jackson emceed, reading off future plans, little known facts about the athletes and a note of thanks that each athlete writes. Most of the athletes thanked their parents for the support over the years, and some thanked the coaches for believing in them.

**Wildcat Seniors (L-R) Riley Rinker, Logan Powell, Logan Lutz, Logan Meier, Olivia Radaker**

Mid field kids were met with gift bags that included a plaque made by our Lion Manufacturing group made up of students here at C-L, engraved with their name and our XC symbol, and included one of their senior photos from ProPoint Media. Additionally, they got a goodie bag of snack items.

**Wildcats with Seniors from other schools who were also honored.**

The entire evening and gift bags were organized by a few of our under classman cross country parents.

Missy Rankin, Tiffany and her committee also reached out to visiting schools Moniteau and Keystone to get the names of their seniors to also be recognized, and provided them with a little treat bag as well.

Cross country parent, Christie Datko, took the event photos and also made cupcakes for the celebration.

A lot of other parents also helped organize and help make the senior night a success.

(Congratulations Wildcat Seniors and all who made this very a very special night!!!! Thanks to Christie Datko for her photos!!)

Wildcat Senior Write-Ups
Logan Lutz, son of Diane and Todd Lutz. Logan participates in Cross Country, basketball, and baseball. His favorite XC memory is when Jack Craig would make paper airplanes out of his homework and throw them around before practice. Logan plans to attend Alfred State University to play baseball and major in Sports Management.

Logan Powell, son of Kristi and Robert Powell. Logan participates in Cross Country and wrestling. His favorite XC memory is winning KSAC’s as a team his Junior year. Logan plans to wrestle in college and is undecided on his major.

Logan Meier, son of Crystal and Tom Meier. Logan participates in Cross Country and Boy Scouts. His favorite XC memory is attending the Hershey invitational his Sophomore year. Logan plans to attend Penn State for Chemical engineering.

Riley Rinker, son of Diane and Rob Rinker. Riley participates in Cross Country and baseball and is a member of the NHS. His favorite XC memory is playing frisbee before practice every day. Riley plans on attending Penn State Behrend to major in Chemistry.

Olivia Radaker, daughter of Kristen and Mark Radaker. Olivia participates in Cross Country and Track & Field. Her favorite XC memory is all the friends she has made over the past few years. Olivia is undecided on her future plans.