FLAT ROCK — The seventh annual Race for Ryan enjoyed another successful
outcome Saturday.
Eighty-three runners and about 150 walkers showed up to participate in the
memorial event.
Runners went on an eight-kilometer run through Flat Rock. Walkers walked
about one mile. Both races began at Flat Rock High School. Walkers started at
5:30 p.m., and runners started at 6.
Registration cost for the run ranged from $13 to $17.
The total amount raised was not available as of press time, but all
proceeds will go to the Rams Booster Club to benefit Flat Rock athletic
programs.
This year, the booster club had placed a memorial stone in front of Flat
Rock High School for Ryan Sergent.
"The booster club should be applauded," said Evelyn
Sergent-Kosowski, Ryan's mother. " It was very beautiful what they
did."
Ryan Sergent was a cross country runner at Flat Rock High School when he
died while practicing for a race on Oct. 9, 1997. His family and friends began
the race as a memorial to him and to honor his dedication to helping those in
need.
According to Sergent-Kosowski, the run has had unwavering support from
dedicated runners and walkers, and has had a steady turnout all seven years.
14 and under
Girls: Lauren Hill, 42 minutes, 32 seconds; Angie Souva, 51:55.
Boys: Joshua Brent, 34:59; Samuel Jabara, 38:17; Michael Hogberg, 41:11;
Robert Wrobel, 41:17; Sean Gillespie, 49:08.
15 to 19
Girls: Nicole Landine, 47:54; Kathryn Nyholm, 48:09.
Boys: David Brent, 27:08; Ryan Lammers, 31:16; Michael Blanchette, 31:23;
Tom Richmond, 32:18; Kevin Proudlock, 32:48; Timothy Gorno, 33:20; Tim Lawson,
35:58; Ryan Proudlock, 36:15; Brad Denno, 37:20; Brendon Kinahah, 42:11;
Matthew Clark, 42:39.
20 to 24
Women: Sharlyne Lammers, 33:21; Therese Wyplsznski, 49:07.
Men: Christopher Burns, 27:07; Matthew Nyholm, 32:53; Jeremy Fabris, 33:16;
Jeffrey Sergent, 43:25; Steve Kinard, 49:43.
25 to 29
Women: Adrienne Bokatzian, 45:12; Carrie McCulloch, 48:10.
Men: Frank Wladysalwski, 36:58; Carlo Emanuele, 44:03; Michael McCulloch,
53:19.
30 to 34
Women: Renee Merkel, 36:53; Ann Salazar, 37:06; Amy Perna, 48:12.
Men: Greg Libstroff, 36:22; James Murdoch, 37:07; Kevin Skidmore, 41:09;
Jeffrey Featherston, 42:48; Tim Kozlo, 43:46; Mick Warrick, 44:57; Mark
Serbantez, 46:03; Joel Harold, 47:24.
35 to 39
Women: Kerry Fisher, 42:36; Kim McQuestion, 42:49.
Men: Brian Matusik, 31:53; David Skidmore, 41:41; David Rinker, 46:42; Lee
McQuestion, 47:08.
40 to 44
Women: Kimberly Bodenmiller, 45:29; Renee Phillips, 52:40.
Men: Sheldon Lerman, 31:41; Jim Zittel, 35:03; John Hill, 35:13; Patrick
Phillips, 36:59; Mike Tizides, 37:05; Randy Trouten, 38:35; Tim Bodenmiller,
47:35.
45 to 49
Women: Patricia King, 45:16; Veronica Jackson, 46:38.
Men: David Czapor, 33:26; Mark Ferguson, 37:35; Lewis Rowe, 38:40; Dean
King, 38:54; Randy Grodi, 41:38; Victor Wietecka, 43:56.
50 to 54
Men: Gene Zimmerman, 33:19; Lonnie Roark, 35:43; Mark Delbrugge, 36:50;
John Pawlukiewicz, 37:47; Douglas Mark, 41:42; Michael Kane, 42:14.
55 to 59
Men: Donni Spaulding, 36:43; Ed Lingerfelt, 44:10.
60 to 64
Men: Tom Naylor, 39:52.
65 and older
Men: Alwyn Marshall, 42:15; John Jones, 44:14.
— Adam Sparkes
& Scott Held