ROCKET STUDENT ATHLETES “AT A GLANCE” REPORTED
BY CLASSMATES ON THE SPORTS INFORMATION TEAM
Kalyn Rowe By Izabel Barry
27 September 2016
Kalyn Ashley Rowe could well end up being the best soccer manager this school has ever
had the pleasure of being graced by. She was born on January 19, 2002 and grew up in Del
City. She attended St. Philip Neri Catholic School for 11 years and graduated with Most
Improved Student and received a monetary scholarship from St .Phillip Neri to attend Mount St.
Mary’s. Managers are normally not recognized by many. They don’t do their jobs for attentionthey do it for the players. Kalyn is always there for those who need her. She always stands up
for people and never hesitates to tell you what she thinks. She is an amazing person. She
always overcomes any problem that she is faced with and finds a clever, unique way to solve
them. One of my favorite things about Kalyn is that despite, if you are arguing or having
troubles, she is always there for you and there to help you.
Ryan Neighbors by Kaylyn Rowe
22 September 2016
Ryan Lynn Neighbors is a freshman football player. Ryan was an outstanding middle
school athlete in all the sports he played. His family owns a successful business;
Neighbor’s coffee in Oklahoma City. He stands just over 6’2 which helps him excel in
his sports. In football he plays offensive guard and on defense plays defensive end. He
is somewhat new to football but is showing great potential in the sport. You will always
see Ryan surrounded by his friends and family inside school and outside school. He is a
fun guy to be around alright but you can always count on him to have your back. He is a
great athlete and also a great friend.
Garrett Bocock by Izabell Barry
22 September 2016
Garrett Bocock is an outstanding student athlete who excels not only in football but in
academics, especially in his foreign language class, Spanish. He came to The Mount
this year as a freshman from Moore Brink. He is on the JV as safety and quarterback
who helps the Varsity team get ready for their games. He is a very hard worker who can
always be counted on. You will often find Garrett surrounded by his friends and always
having fun with a smile on his face.
Sean ‘Lippster” Lipps by Kollin Moseley
10 September 2016
Sean Lipps is a senior at Mount St. Mary. He is a rare breed of student athlete. He is a multisport athlete. Sean plays football, baseball and swimming. On the outside he looks like a regular
student -athlete. But to get to know Sean you have to dive deeper into the ocean of emotions.
Sean is a player fueled by passion and doubt. He reaches his full potential when he hears the
word “can’t” or “incapable”. He feeds off the emotion of others around him as well as fuel the
fire. He is the epitome of the collective attitude of the football team. Hungry with something to
prove. He picks up his friends and teammates when they can’t seem to find the inner resolve to
keep going. He is what it means to be a Mount student -athlete.
Casey Lowry by Jacob Loflin
10 September 2016
Casey Lowry is the newest member to the Varsity football team. He transferred to
The Mount in the middle of his sophomore year of high school. He plays center
this year. He has also gone to 8 college camps to become a better long snapper. The
coaches have been encouraged by Casey’s work ethic and performance. In an earlier
game this year Casey had 4 pancake blocks . (Pancake blocks are where you hit the
opposing player and he falls on his back ) Not only is he a solid football player but he is
an even better student. Casey is the true definition of Rocket Pride.
Lacey Wolf by Yareli Ruelas
10 September 2016
Lacey Wolf is a very athletic yet smart student. She is in National Honor Society but also
plays soccer, track, and volleyball. Her soccer teammates describe her as funny, positive, but
also a role model to others. She is an amazing attacking midfielder in soccer and she really tries
to set up as many balls for her teammates to get the shots. She helps anyone on the field who
needs it with a smile. She's a great friend, athlete, and student. She puts all the same amount of
effort that she puts into school. Not only has that but showed Rocket Pride wherever she goes.
She goes to the majority of the sports games to support her classmates. She always has a smile
on her face when in the student section cheering her teammates on.
Colton Cox by Will Politte
10 September 2016
Colton Cox is a sophomore at Mount St. Mary high school. This is his second year attending
MSM. In his freshman year, Colton played basketball, football, as well as run track. He has
played basketball since fourth grade and attended Rosary Catholic School before high school.
This year, Colton just decided to stick with football and track because it was hard to balance all
the sports as well as his school work. Because with Colton, school always comes first. He gets
high school, he gets life. He knows what it means to be a Rocket and shows that every day.
Either by “leading by example” or by putting a smile on other people’s faces. Colton, just like in
his school work, puts other people before himself. He always does the right thing and never
expects for someone to say thank you. Colton Cox is one of the most special students we have
attending Mount St. Mary High School. He is a shining example of what it means to be a Rocket,
as well as a student -athlete.
Jose Franco By Sam Arteaga
10 September 2016
Jose Franco is a senior here at Mount St. Mary. Jose came to the Mount his junior year from
Southeast High School. Jose loves the sport of soccer and is very talented and dedicated to it
also. Last year Jose was not on the Varsity team because of his transfer which made him
ineligible. Even though Jose was not on Varsity, he still gave the team all the support he could
give. Jose was huge part of both teams, he always gave his best out on the field and always
encouraged his team to work harder until the final whistle. The team is very excited to have Jose
on the team next year because they know that he will play a big part in getting the team into the
playoffs. Jose is a great leader, who loves his teammates and wants to improve himself so that he
can play a part in driving the team forward and making the soccer team better. When you watch
Jose play, you can see his dedication, his hustle and his desire to win. He never gives up on any
play. He takes risks, he pushes himself to his limit, he bounces right back up when he falls and
he is the perfect player any coach or teammate would want on their team. Jose is a perfect
example of what a Rocket Athlete looks like.
Gabby Aleman by Jill Ruhl
10 September 2016
Gabby Aleman is a star student athlete here at Mount Saint Mary. She brightens the days of all
her friends and teachers. Being a great student and helping her peers in the classroom comes
naturally to her. Gabby works hard not only in school, but in sports as well. She is a key player
of the women's soccer team, and she leads her team to greatness each year. She also is a new
member of the cheerleading team! Her cheerful attitude and loud school spirit make her a great
new addition to the team. Gabby is a wonderful example of what it means to be a Rocket athlete.
She makes her school proud each and every time that she steps on the field, or picks up her pom
poms.
Kate Smith by Aubrey Haddon
10 September 2016
Kate Smith is a junior here at Mount St. Mary. She is a starting player on the varsity volleyball
team, and is a great student. Kate excels in everything she does. She always tries her hardest to
achieve her goals and to make herself a better person and athlete. Kate is one of the most
uplifting people I know.She will always make you smile or laugh when you are feeling down.
She is a great teammate, friend and a fantastic person to represent Mount St. Mary Catholic High
School.
Yareli (Yaya) Ruelas by Sam Arteaga
10 September 2016
Before joining the Mount family, Yareli went to school at St. James Catholic School.
Yareli is now a senior and plays as the libero on the MSM Varsity Volleyball team.
Yareli is a big competitor and plays a big role on her team. If you have ever been to one
of Yareli’s games, you can see her love for the game and energy on and off the court.
Even when the team is down, she keeps her team alive and helps encourage her team to
play harder so that they can come out on top with the win. She is always hustling and
doing everything she can to get her team points and set her teammates up for kills. Yaya
can make anything that seems impossible in volleyball possible, even if it means she has
to execute a pancake dive to get to the ball to keep it alive. Aubrey Haddon Cohlmia,
said, “Yareli is such a great friend to have on the team, but you always have to keep an
eye out for her and for yourself, sometimes she’ll forget things, like her volleyball
shoes.” Yareli is a kind hearted person that everyone loves. She is always happy and likes
to get everyone involved and loves having fun. Yareli is a great student at the Mount, and
is a perfect example of someone that lives the Mercy Values.
Hailey Talbot by Kalyn Rowe
10 September 2016
Hailey Talbot is a freshman softball and basketball player, who is a bright and charming
girl. She went to Saint Charles for her middle school years. She is a very smart and an
intelligent girl who is very funny. Even though I only have known Hailey for less than a
month, she has made a big impact on me. Anytime she is on the field she would be as
serious as can be , but once she walks through the door into the classroom she is
always smiling no matter what. If we get a ton of homework she is still smiling
and laughing. Her teammates are one crazy group but they sure do make a great team.
Hailey is very focused on both of these sports, especially softball which is going on right
now. She is an easy person to get along with and she always shows her faith on and off
the field. Hailey has very good grades. I have her in one of my classes and that girl can
speak! A girl like Hailey is what colleges want and need. Even as a freshman her
academic and her athletic skills are most likely to attract colleges. I can tell that she will
have a bright future ahead of her.
Andrew Wagner By Sean Lipps
10 September 2016
Andrew Wagner is one of the most respected men here at The Mount, and with his amazing
attitude and respect he is backed by being an amazing swimmer. “Wags” as his friends usually
call him by, is looking to go to State for the third time in a row and is also looking to place this
year in the State Finals. “Wags” is a very active student here at the Mount, being involved in
swimming and drumline. Wherever he goes Wags is always making an impact and making
everyone smile. I know from personal experience that Wags is the type of guy that can make
you laugh so hard that tears are coming out of your eyes. Wags also brings a fiery competitive
nature in swim -always giving his all in meets and practices. He is someone who hates to lose
and is always improving. Andrew Wagner is a great example of a Rocket student athlete.