Cara Strodel of Cedarcrest High School - 3/2/11

Cara is nominated for the Scholar Athlete of the Week award for her accomplishments in her high school career, both within and outside of the classroom.  In her academic career, Cara has maintained an outstanding GPA, which has placed her ranked 2nd in her graduating class, and resulting in her being announced the graduating students’ Salutatorian.  Cara is also a role model in her community, by volunteering at the Riverview School District on a regular basis as a cross country and track and field coach.

As an athlete, Cara has been an integral member of the cross-country and track and field programs at Cedarcrest High School.  She has participated in cross country each year for her school, making it to the state competition and not leaving without a podium visit.  She was selected as a member of the Cascade Conference All-League all four years, was All-State for three of those years, and was the Cascade Conference League champion twice.

“Cara literally likes to take life on the run.  When a challenge comes her way, she heads straight for it, and it shows both on the course and in the classroom.” – Mother, Sharon Strodel