LAURA TREMBLAY, Thompson Valley * Sports: Cross Country, Track. * Grade-point average/class rank: 4.17/5 of 335. * Athletic honors: Lost only two races in cross country in 2008 finishing second in Colorado; won the Nike Cross Country Regional then earned All-American honors at the Nike Cross Country Nationals in Oregon; Won back-to-back state titles in the 1,600, won the 800 in 2008, finished second in 2009 and helped the Eagles set state record in the 3,200 relay with the second-fastest time in the nation this season (9:00.07), while defending their title. She finished seventh in the 800 as a sophomore running on a stress fracture. * Academic honors: National Honor Society, Honors in AP Calculus, AP Chemistry, AP Geography, AP History, AP Physics and AP English Language; Assistant Principal of Chamber Orchestra, Honor Orchestra participant playing the cello, * Citizenship: Student Council, works with neurologically-impaired youth, Larimer County Canned Food Drive Leadership, helps with various volunteer organizations such as Jaycees and Rotary within the school and community. * College: University of Colorado. (May 22, 2009)
COLROADO -
Thompson Valley's Laura Tremblay looked at the finalists for the 2009 Fred Steinmark High School Athlete of the Year Award, saw their accomplishments and figured it was going to be difficult to win. True, it's definitely difficult choice to be made by the selection committee, but one that went her way this year.
Tremblay is the 37th winner of the Fred Steinmark Award for girls which this year is sponsored by the Colorado High School Coaches Association and presented for excellence in athletics, academics and citizenship. She is the first athlete from Thompson Valley High School, located in Loveland, to win the award.
"They were all solid candidates and all cool," said Tremblay, who will continue her college education at the University of Colorado in the Fall. "I was not expecting this, it is such an honor. I just thank the committee for their work and recognition. Being awarded the Steinmark reflects the hard work and determination of the many with whom I have worked with during my high school career.
"It is an honor to represent the ideals of such a community-minded individual as Steinmark," said Tremblay, who is also a member of the Thompson Valley Student Council. said. "It is with a debt of gratitude to my coaches, my teams, my teachers and the Loveland community who have helped with my success. I cannot say enough what a positive influence athletics has been for me."
In the venues of Cross Country and Track, Tremblay has been solid. Over the past four years she has been a team captain, earned All-American, All-state, All-region and all-league honors in both. She is a state individual champion in the 800, won back-to-back titles in the 1,600-meters and state titles on several Thompson Valley relay teams in track.
It should be noted that Tremblay's twin sister, Elizabeth, was also a nominee for this year's award and just missed on being a finalist with Laura.
The finalists and winners are selected by a committee of athletic directors, coaches and former winners of the Award. They will be honored June 12 at the Colorado High School Coaches Association all-State Games banquet in Greeley.
Their awards and honors are to numerous to list for each one, but following is a rundown of their accomplishments.
Tremblay capped her senior season by helping lead the Eagles to the Class 4A track title. In all, she has been a part of four state team titles in cross country and track as well as three state runner-up squads.
In the classroom Tremblay has compiled a 4.175 grade-point-average and graduated number five in her class of 335. Her course level has been filled with Advanced Placement classes, among others, in Chemistry, Physics, Spanish and English Language Composition. She graduated with only a lone 'B-plus' in AP Geography when she was a sophomore.
"I am the type to never accept any grade lower than an A," Tremblay said. "These past four years have given me so many opportunities to earn an outstanding education, invest myself in volunteer service, expand on my musical capabilities and run for one of the best cross country and track programs in the state." And while Tremblay can turn a good tune on the cross country and tracks around the nation, she is not bad on the cello. Here she was a University of Northern Colorado Honor Orchestra participant, scoring top honors in Solo and Ensamble and served as an Assistant Principle of the Chamber Orchestra.
As an athlete, Tremblay represented Thompson Valley from coast-to-coast. She excelled in meets in North Carolina, New Mexico, Arizona, Idaho and Oregon. She anchored the second-fastest 3,200 relay in the U.S. last April (9-minutes, :00.7 seconds), which was turned in at the St. Vrain Invitatioal, combined for seven individual and state relay titles and won the 2008 Nike Southwest Regional cross country championship beating several of the nation's finest runners. When it comes to putting the spikes to the track, Tremblay has been extremely tough to beat. Among her top times are 58.35 in the 400, 2:13.68 in the 800, 4:59.41 in the 1,600, 11:09.52 in the 3,200 and 17:40 in the 5K in cross country. She even finished seventh in state in the 800 as a sophomore running on a stress fracture.
"Laura has represented the best this community has to offer," said cross country and track coach, Matt Norton. "She has great talent, great purpose and great character. You can never tell when Laura is having a bad day because she's always ready to work and does so with a smile - far better than me in that regard. People in the track and cross country media and community now know about Loveland, Colorado, in large part because of Laura.
"How she has balanced the workload I placed on her with her exceptional academic and musical work, not to mention that entirety of her young life, constantly amazes me," Norton said. "Her focus is an example for me to follow. "
And, Tremblay is an example for others as well, which is well noted by teacher Kris Ayers.
"Laura does not shy away from difficult classes or tasks," Ayers said. "She embraces these opportunities with enthusiasm. I have seen Laura in a variety of situations where she lifts other people up beyond what they thought they could accomplish. Her honesty, integrity, talent and maturity make her so valuable to our programs that she has left an indelible print for years to come."
When it comes to community involvement, Tremblay, who was nomine as Miss Loveland Valentine, has also made her mark. She works at Hearts and Horses, a theraputic riding center as a side walker for disabled people, packages food and clothing for the needy with the Jaycees, Rotary and House of Neighborly Service and helps tutor young people.
"Along with her athletic prowess, Laura is an altruist," said teacher Bernadine Knittel. "There are no big headlines speaking of Laura's compassion to help others - she serves unconditionally. One example of Laura's love for people is the time she spends working with a child with brain trauma." Said Tremblay, "The time spent with Triston has taught me perseverance. He has enormous obstacles to overcome, yet he has the positive attitude and tenacious drive that I want to have in my life, too.
Thompson Valley Anatomy & Physiology and Chemistry teacher certainly sums us Tremblay's contributions.
"I have no doubt that Laura would be an asset to any program or organization," Williams said. "She exemplifies the youth of today in its finest form and is very passionate about volunteering and helping others in the community. I have no doubt she will achieve her educational and life goals. It has been a pleasure having a young woman with Laura's exceptional qualities and talents in my classes."
Other 2009 girls finalists Hannah Bower, Loveland Michal 'Mikey' Kenney, Arvada West Erin Krause, Akron Christa Loyd, Wray Kelly Stone, Wheat Ridge
OTHERS NOMINATED Amy Barczuk (Arapahoe) Jordan Barnett (Eads) Emily Blok (Conifer) Janelle Cass (Pawnee) Kellie Deremo (Dove Creek) Brianna Donahue (Ralston Valley) Katerina Garcia (Durango) Ema Hanna (Fountain Valley) Hillary Hawkins (Elizabeth) Emily Lubbers (Yuma) Stephanie Lund (Lutheran-Parker) Allie McLaughlin (Air Academy) Alexis Morford (Roosevelt) Lauren Patterson (Cheyenne Mountain) Tay'lor Prudy (Deer Trail) Wrendy Rayhill (Fountain Valley) Brooke Regan (Thompson Valley) Natosha Rogers (Dakota Ridge) Ashlee Smalley (Greeley West) Liz Tremblay (Thompson Valley) Emma Vosberg (Crested Butte) Kellen Wittkop (Legacy)
Past recipients of the Fred Steinmark High School Athlete of the Year Award 1974: Anne Vento, Pueblo Centennial 1975: Donette Fischer, Alameda 1976: Lou Piel, Prairie 1977: Brenda House, Wray 1978: Jayne Gibson, Arvada West 1979: Janet Winter, Windsor 1980: Tanya Haave, Evergreen 1981: Armella Kanski, Machebeuf 1982: Deana Simpson, Highland-Ault 1983: Tracy Hill, Ridgway 1984: Michelle Bostrom, Brush, Sheila Quillen, Fowler 1985: Katie Salen, Pomona 1986: Lori Shalberg, Plainview 1987: Cindy O'Connor, Lyons 1988: Jen Bubergen, Denver Christian 1989: Dee Binning, Cherry Creek 1990: Cruz Zarco, Sargent 1991: Tricia Bader, Roaring Fork 1992: Kayci Emry, Lewis-Palmer 1993: Wendy Braye, Arvada West 1994: Shelly Greathouse, Rocky Mountain 1995: Jenny Coalson, Ellicott 1996: Rebekah McDowell, Wheat Ridge 1997: Sarah Law, Ponderosa 1998: Britt Hartshorn, Lamar 1999: Ashley Augspurger, Wheat Ridge 2000: Cari Jensen, Fowler 2001: Mary McDowell, Wheat Ridge 2002: Laura Probst, Arvada West 2003: Jasmine Oeinck, Arapahoe 2004: Sara Hunter, Rocky Mountain 2005: Maddie McKeever, Heritage 2006: Danielle Kachulis, Kent Denver 2007: Annie Perizzolo, Smoky Hill 2008: Stephanie Pepper, Cherry Creek
Tremblay is the 37th winner of the Fred Steinmark Award for girls which this year is sponsored by the Colorado High School Coaches Association and presented for excellence in athletics, academics and citizenship. She is the first athlete from Thompson Valley High School, located in Loveland, to win the award.
"They were all solid candidates and all cool," said Tremblay, who will continue her college education at the University of Colorado in the Fall. "I was not expecting this, it is such an honor. I just thank the committee for their work and recognition. Being awarded the Steinmark reflects the hard work and determination of the many with whom I have worked with during my high school career.
"It is an honor to represent the ideals of such a community-minded individual as Steinmark," said Tremblay, who is also a member of the Thompson Valley Student Council. said. "It is with a debt of gratitude to my coaches, my teams, my teachers and the Loveland community who have helped with my success. I cannot say enough what a positive influence athletics has been for me."
In the venues of Cross Country and Track, Tremblay has been solid. Over the past four years she has been a team captain, earned All-American, All-state, All-region and all-league honors in both. She is a state individual champion in the 800, won back-to-back titles in the 1,600-meters and state titles on several Thompson Valley relay teams in track.
It should be noted that Tremblay's twin sister, Elizabeth, was also a nominee for this year's award and just missed on being a finalist with Laura.
The finalists and winners are selected by a committee of athletic directors, coaches and former winners of the Award. They will be honored June 12 at the Colorado High School Coaches Association all-State Games banquet in Greeley.
Their awards and honors are to numerous to list for each one, but following is a rundown of their accomplishments.
Tremblay capped her senior season by helping lead the Eagles to the Class 4A track title. In all, she has been a part of four state team titles in cross country and track as well as three state runner-up squads.
In the classroom Tremblay has compiled a 4.175 grade-point-average and graduated number five in her class of 335. Her course level has been filled with Advanced Placement classes, among others, in Chemistry, Physics, Spanish and English Language Composition. She graduated with only a lone 'B-plus' in AP Geography when she was a sophomore.
"I am the type to never accept any grade lower than an A," Tremblay said. "These past four years have given me so many opportunities to earn an outstanding education, invest myself in volunteer service, expand on my musical capabilities and run for one of the best cross country and track programs in the state." And while Tremblay can turn a good tune on the cross country and tracks around the nation, she is not bad on the cello. Here she was a University of Northern Colorado Honor Orchestra participant, scoring top honors in Solo and Ensamble and served as an Assistant Principle of the Chamber Orchestra.
As an athlete, Tremblay represented Thompson Valley from coast-to-coast. She excelled in meets in North Carolina, New Mexico, Arizona, Idaho and Oregon. She anchored the second-fastest 3,200 relay in the U.S. last April (9-minutes, :00.7 seconds), which was turned in at the St. Vrain Invitatioal, combined for seven individual and state relay titles and won the 2008 Nike Southwest Regional cross country championship beating several of the nation's finest runners. When it comes to putting the spikes to the track, Tremblay has been extremely tough to beat. Among her top times are 58.35 in the 400, 2:13.68 in the 800, 4:59.41 in the 1,600, 11:09.52 in the 3,200 and 17:40 in the 5K in cross country. She even finished seventh in state in the 800 as a sophomore running on a stress fracture.
"Laura has represented the best this community has to offer," said cross country and track coach, Matt Norton. "She has great talent, great purpose and great character. You can never tell when Laura is having a bad day because she's always ready to work and does so with a smile - far better than me in that regard. People in the track and cross country media and community now know about Loveland, Colorado, in large part because of Laura.
"How she has balanced the workload I placed on her with her exceptional academic and musical work, not to mention that entirety of her young life, constantly amazes me," Norton said. "Her focus is an example for me to follow. "
And, Tremblay is an example for others as well, which is well noted by teacher Kris Ayers.
"Laura does not shy away from difficult classes or tasks," Ayers said. "She embraces these opportunities with enthusiasm. I have seen Laura in a variety of situations where she lifts other people up beyond what they thought they could accomplish. Her honesty, integrity, talent and maturity make her so valuable to our programs that she has left an indelible print for years to come."
When it comes to community involvement, Tremblay, who was nomine as Miss Loveland Valentine, has also made her mark. She works at Hearts and Horses, a theraputic riding center as a side walker for disabled people, packages food and clothing for the needy with the Jaycees, Rotary and House of Neighborly Service and helps tutor young people.
"Along with her athletic prowess, Laura is an altruist," said teacher Bernadine Knittel. "There are no big headlines speaking of Laura's compassion to help others - she serves unconditionally. One example of Laura's love for people is the time she spends working with a child with brain trauma." Said Tremblay, "The time spent with Triston has taught me perseverance. He has enormous obstacles to overcome, yet he has the positive attitude and tenacious drive that I want to have in my life, too.
Thompson Valley Anatomy & Physiology and Chemistry teacher certainly sums us Tremblay's contributions.
"I have no doubt that Laura would be an asset to any program or organization," Williams said. "She exemplifies the youth of today in its finest form and is very passionate about volunteering and helping others in the community. I have no doubt she will achieve her educational and life goals. It has been a pleasure having a young woman with Laura's exceptional qualities and talents in my classes."
Other 2009 girls finalists Hannah Bower, Loveland Michal 'Mikey' Kenney, Arvada West Erin Krause, Akron Christa Loyd, Wray Kelly Stone, Wheat Ridge
OTHERS NOMINATED Amy Barczuk (Arapahoe) Jordan Barnett (Eads) Emily Blok (Conifer) Janelle Cass (Pawnee) Kellie Deremo (Dove Creek) Brianna Donahue (Ralston Valley) Katerina Garcia (Durango) Ema Hanna (Fountain Valley) Hillary Hawkins (Elizabeth) Emily Lubbers (Yuma) Stephanie Lund (Lutheran-Parker) Allie McLaughlin (Air Academy) Alexis Morford (Roosevelt) Lauren Patterson (Cheyenne Mountain) Tay'lor Prudy (Deer Trail) Wrendy Rayhill (Fountain Valley) Brooke Regan (Thompson Valley) Natosha Rogers (Dakota Ridge) Ashlee Smalley (Greeley West) Liz Tremblay (Thompson Valley) Emma Vosberg (Crested Butte) Kellen Wittkop (Legacy)
Past recipients of the Fred Steinmark High School Athlete of the Year Award 1974: Anne Vento, Pueblo Centennial 1975: Donette Fischer, Alameda 1976: Lou Piel, Prairie 1977: Brenda House, Wray 1978: Jayne Gibson, Arvada West 1979: Janet Winter, Windsor 1980: Tanya Haave, Evergreen 1981: Armella Kanski, Machebeuf 1982: Deana Simpson, Highland-Ault 1983: Tracy Hill, Ridgway 1984: Michelle Bostrom, Brush, Sheila Quillen, Fowler 1985: Katie Salen, Pomona 1986: Lori Shalberg, Plainview 1987: Cindy O'Connor, Lyons 1988: Jen Bubergen, Denver Christian 1989: Dee Binning, Cherry Creek 1990: Cruz Zarco, Sargent 1991: Tricia Bader, Roaring Fork 1992: Kayci Emry, Lewis-Palmer 1993: Wendy Braye, Arvada West 1994: Shelly Greathouse, Rocky Mountain 1995: Jenny Coalson, Ellicott 1996: Rebekah McDowell, Wheat Ridge 1997: Sarah Law, Ponderosa 1998: Britt Hartshorn, Lamar 1999: Ashley Augspurger, Wheat Ridge 2000: Cari Jensen, Fowler 2001: Mary McDowell, Wheat Ridge 2002: Laura Probst, Arvada West 2003: Jasmine Oeinck, Arapahoe 2004: Sara Hunter, Rocky Mountain 2005: Maddie McKeever, Heritage 2006: Danielle Kachulis, Kent Denver 2007: Annie Perizzolo, Smoky Hill 2008: Stephanie Pepper, Cherry Creek
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