Teenage Seymour skater rolling to new heights, awards

Congratulations to Seymour High sophomore Shauna McCullough, who is off to Spain to compete in the 2006 World Roller Skating Championships. The 15-year-old is a dedicated skater, and that is what is required for anyone to reach the world championships of any activity. Shauna is competitive and driven, but not at the expense of being a normal teenager. Yet she understands what it takes to reach the top of her sport. She has been skating for 10 years, spending hours and hours to perfect her craft. But she couldn't have accomplished what she has unless she truly enjoyed it. She works hard at something she enjoys and at which she excels. In Spain she will be competing against skaters from 21 countries. Since each country can send just two athletes for each event, Shauna had to finish in the top two spots at this summer's U.S. Roller Skating Championships. She has earned spots in the junior world class women's freeskating and the senior world class inline freeskating events. Shauna McCullough has achieved something rare and exciting. Good luck in Spain and have fun.

©The Mountain Press 2006