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BOYS CROSS COUNTRY

Harry Monroe

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GONZAGA COLLEGE HS
WASHINGTON , DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
SENIOR
Height: 5-FOOT-7
Press Release

Peak Performance

16:19

D.C. State Athletic Association Champion

1st Place

Washington Catholic Athletic Conference

2nd Place

Jesuit Championships
“ "Harry has been a delight to coach, and his presence on the team will be sorely missed. He demonstrated leadership and the work ethic necessary to succeed as a distance runner. He really made a mark on the local cross country scene this year, competing for the top spot and finishing among the leaders in every race.”
John Ausema
Head Coach
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Athletic Excellence

The 5-foot-7, 115-pound senior raced to the D.C. State Athletic Association individual championship this past season with a meet-record time of 16:19. Monroe also won the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference championship in 17:20.4. He was second at the Jesuit Championships, third at the Pacers Invitational and fourth at the Glory Days Invitational.

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Academic Achievement

Monroe has maintained a weighted 4.22 GPA in the classroom. He remains undecided upon a collegiate destination.

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Exemplary Character

An Eagle Scout with the Boy Scouts of America, Monroe has volunteered locally on behalf of a food bank and a soup kitchen, and has participated in multiple service trips to assist the needy. "Harry has been a delight to coach, and his presence on the team will be sorely missed," said Gonzaga coach John Ausema. "He demonstrated leadership and the work ethic necessary to succeed as a distance runner. He really made a mark on the local cross country scene this year, competing for the top spot and finishing among the leaders in every race."