Foothills Sentry - November 2022

Foothills Sentry Page 20 November 2022 ESDEE ROOF CORP A ROOF DONE RIGHT IS WATER TIGHT ALL TYPES OF ROOFING TITLE 24 COOL ROOFS Residential & Commercial Free Estimates! 1123 W. Collins Ave • Orange, CA 92867 (714) 628-9392 (714) 628-9359 Fax SDroofcorp@outlook.com CALic#C39-371806 Keylee Baker, an eighth grade student at Santiago Charter Mid- dle School, is aiming for Olym- pic gold. While attending Serrano Elementary, the young athlete began participating in track and field events at the Orange Foun- dation Games. Now, with armfuls of medals and accolades, the gold is well within reach. The 25-time All-American athlete has competed in the Junior Olympic Games since 2018. She has competed and medaled in various events such as Turbo Javelin, Finn Flyer, Aero Javelin, Shot Put, 4x400m Relay, 200m, High Jump, Long Jump, 800m, 80m Hurdles, and 100m Hurdles at the national level against girls throughout the USA and other countries. This past summer, Keylee took gold in the Aero Javelin against 71 other girls, and won the sixth- place medal against 46 girls in the Pentathlon. Her track bio is extensive: 2022 nine-time All American AAU Indoor/Outdoor in Pentathlon, 60m Hurdles, Shot Put, Long Jump, High Jump, 200m Hurdle, 100m Hurdle and Javelin; won first in the Jr. Eline Combined Events Clinic; was top girl for her age division in numerous events; selected to carry the torch and female field athlete for the 2022 California State Games; national champion in Javelin and Shot Put Junior Olympic Games. She was 2x All American in Pentathlon and Javelin; third in USATF Arizona 30th Indoor Classic in 55m Hurdles, Shot Put and Long Jump; 3x All American Keylee runs -- and jumps and throws -- for the gold Grand Marshals Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse joined Tustin Man of the Year Mark Eliot in the annual Tustin Tiller Days Parade on Oct. 1. Several thousand people lined the streets of Tustin and watched Mickey, Minnie and Mark ride in a red convertible as it traveled through Old Town Tustin to the Tiller Days Festival at Columbus Tustin Park. Over 100 floats, bands, vehicles and dignitaries participated in this year's parade. It was the first time any Disney characters have appeared as grand marshals in the 65-year history of the event. As Mark Eliot puts it, "Ears to a mousetacular day!" AAU Indoor in 60m Hurdles, Shot Put and Long Jump. Despite the countless hours of training and travel, Keylee also finds time for school and friends. A scholar-athlete, she was re- cently inducted into the National Junior Honor Society at Santiago, and has many friends who will cheer her on as she chases the ul- timate – Olympic gold. Keylee Baker with a few of her medals. Photo courtesy of John Garrett Track & Field awards.