Tina Paone

followed in the footsteps of her sisters last week, as she signed a letter

of intent to attend Truett-McConnell College and run cross country for

the school.

Paone, a four

year member of the McIntosh varsity girls cross country team, which has

been region champs for the past four years. She was captain of the sqauad

this year and was a member of the state champion team. Paone also played

soccer for two years while attending McIntosh.

"Cross

Country was the highlight of my high school career," said Paone.

"I made a lot of close friends and had a lot of fun."

Now, she'll

move on to the cross country program at Truett-McConnell, which she is

very familiar with, as she visited her sisters frequently when they attended

the school. Truett-McConnell is a small, two-year Baptist College near

Athens and is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association.

The team is coached by Michael Walcott and faces a number of four year

school during their season.

"Tina

will compete for number one runner this year," said Walcott. "She

is a disciplined runner who should fit in real well." Her high school

coach, Charles Buckle, agrees, stating that she was the top runner during

her freshman year and was a key contributor throughout her career at the

school.

Paone plans

to major in Education at the school and is excited about her growth, both

mentally and spiritually. "I am excited about being able to learn

more about the bible and to grow spiritually."

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