Hall of Fame
Bethany Ester Atchison (2009-10)
A two-year standout for fellow Hall of Famer Jane Vatchev’s track and field teams. Bethany Ester earned three All-American honors over her career, capped by winning the NJCAA championship in the high jump in 2010, clearing 5-3. As a freshman, the Winfield native and Wheaton North alum competed in seven events at the NJCAAs, finishing third in the high jump and running on the runner-up 4 x 100 relay. As a sophomore captain, she competed in four events (triple jump, long jump, 4 x 400 relay and high jump). She completed her collegiate career competing at NCAA D1 Eastern Illinois. She earned NJCAA All-Academic honors and named the 2009 Region IV female athlete of the meet.
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