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Natalie Rathjen

DIS
HIGHLAND PARK HS
DALLAS, TEXAS
SENIOR
Height: 5'5"
Press Release

Peak Performance

17:41.0

4A State Champion

n 17:54.25

3rd at NXN S Regional Championship

17:57

18th at NXN Finals

17:06

3rd at FL S Regional Championship
“Natalie worked very hard, did everything that was asked of her and didn't let the past influence her goals,”
Susan Bailey
Head Coach
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Athletic Excellence

The 5-foot-5 senior raced to the Class 4A individual state championship this past season with a time of 17:41.78, leading the Scots to second place as a team. Rathjen finished third at the Nike Cross Nationals South Regional championships in 17:54.25 and

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Academic Achievement

Rathjen has maintained a 4.51 GPA in the classroom.

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Exemplary Character

A devoted member of her church community, Rathjen has volunteered locally on behalf of the Boys and Girls Club of Dallas and the Special Olympics.