03/17/2008
from the Kennebec Journal
BUDGET CUTS ORDERED
Many happy returns in Richmond
Tax woes land on Whitefield
Rapist denied new trial
AUGUSTA MINDING A MINE
SPORT OF KINGS Falconry a blend of dedication and commitment
COLLEGE HOCKEY: Maine rallies but falls short against Boston College
COLLEGE ROUNDUP: Colby women win season opener at home tournament
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WEDDING BURGLAR JAILED
Youths talk Turkey Day
Plenty of free Thanksgiving meals available
Turkey prices make for happier holiday
Kennebec County Superior Court
POLICE
COLLEGE HOCKEY: Maine rallies but falls short against Boston College
COLLEGE ROUNDUP: Colby women win season opener at home tournament
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For her outstanding abilities and leadership qualities, Monsulick has been named the Kennebec Journal Girls Alpine Skier of the Year. Also considered were Maranacook teammates Kayla Brown and Kathryn Dutile.
Monsulick quickly found out that training for the skimeister events is difficult. On many occasions, she scurried to the Alpine slopes at Kents Hill to train on gates after finishing an exhaustive workout on the Nordic trails.
"It is so different going through gates," she said. "Both our Alpine coach (Gifford) and Nordic coach (Steve DeAngelis) were very supportive and told me to go for it."
Added DeAngelis: "I was not at all surprised when Jen decided to compete as a skimeister this year and then proceeded to turn herself into one of the best all-around skiers in Maine in only one year. That is an amazing accomplishment."
Competing as a skimeister takes its toll during championship events, as well, when competitors typically ski a giant slalom on the first day followed by a slalom race and freestyle event on day two, then concluding with a classical race on day three.
"When you finish, you are beat and so tired," Monsulick said. "When I think about the season, I realize it was really worth it, and I would encourage more people to try becoming a skimeister."
Jen Monsulick, Maranacook, KJ Alpine Girls Skier of the Year
KVAC -- 22nd GS, 25th S, 8th C, 8 F (1st Skimeister)
Class A -- 18th GS, 49th S, 7th C, 5 F (3rd Skimeister)




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