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Kendra Wait

Sprints/Throws
GARDNER EDGERTON HS
GARDNER, KANSAS
SOPHOMORE
Height: 5-FOOT-10
Press Release

Peak Performance

12.04

100 meters

42-11.75

Shot put
“Kendra is immensely talented, hard-working and methodical in her approach to training, but what really sets her apart is a fierce competitive desire to win. I’m especially impressed with her versatility. She readily transitions to whatever event we need her in for the sake of our team performance.”
Larry Ward
Head Coach - Gardner Edgerton coach
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Athletic Excellence

The 5-foot-10 sophomore earned two individual victories at the Class 6A state meet this past season, winning the 100-meter dash with a time of 12.04 seconds and hurling the shot put 42 feet, 11.75 inches. Wait also placed second in the pole vault and finished fourth in the 200.

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Academic Achievement

Wait has maintained a weighted 4.24 GPA in the classroom. She will begin her junior year of high school this fall.

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Exemplary Character

Wait has volunteered locally on behalf of the Special Olympics, food-donation drives and youth volleyball clinics.