By Casey O’Brien, Aptos High School Principal
Aptos High School hosted its fourth annual student/staff triathlon on May 16. It is the culmination of a triathlon unit one of our PE teachers, Manuel Rubi, holds annually. For many it is an intro to the triathlon. We have some students who have competed in this event four years in a row and are likely to continue after leaving AHS and I think some might become quite successful triathletes!
It has grown every year and now has several staff members involved as well. Parent volunteers come out and afterwards hold a BBQ. There are awards, support and donations provided through the Santa Cruz Triathlon Association.
It was a great event with 74 participants in total. Great support with bike rack loan, banners, prizes from Santa Cruz Triathlon Association! Many thanks to the famous Kem Akol who was the official starter, chief referee, provided color commentary and to the parent volunteers who donated food and cooked up a great BBQ for all athletes as well.
Results (time in minutes/seconds)
Girls
- Olivia Quinn – 9th grade – 55:33
- Lauren McLernon – 9th grade – 108:27
- Olivia Chapa – 10th grade – 108:48
- Tanaya Edwards – 9th grade – 108:52
- Elisa Campos – 9th grade – 108:52
Boys
- Jack Rose – 10th grade – 44:59
- Chris Tiran – 11th grade – 48:40
- Morgan Miller – 10th grade – 51:27
- Evan Tallman – 10th grade – 54:06
- Kyle Johnson – 9th grade – 55:39
Faculty
- Manuel Rubi – PE teacher – 48:02 (2nd overall)
- Casey O’Brien – Principal – 48:45 (4th overall)
- Grant Hueth – Math teacher – 50:16 (5th overall)