THE MOUNTAINETTES collect their third-place trophy at the 1972 national championships. Top row (from left): Susan Newberry, Bonnie Thoms, Judy Keller and Sheila Kennedy. Middle row: Mindy Sharp, Roberta Stetson, Gigi Brown and Marty Ogilvie. Front row: Sue Bronson, Rene Kesler, Sue Cornelius, coach Neil Eliason (kneeling), Bev Jenkins and Mary Lalum. (Photo courtesy of Neil Eliason via Flathead Valley Community College)
April 24, 2017
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The 'Godfather of girls track' led FVCC's trailblazing Mountainettes to championship
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