Best of the Best (in Hillsdale)

Nathan had another track meet this weekend. It seems like every time Dan and I do NOT go to the meet N8 has a great day. Yesterday Nate broke the outdoor shot put record for Hillsdale College. The previous record was 53'9". Nate's put was 53'10". This throw provisionally qualifies him for Nationals now in both shot and disc.

As of today, Nate holds the shot put record at Davis Middle School, Hillsdale High School, Hillsdale Area Best and now Hillsdale College. I guess he needs to branch out of the county.

The pic on the left is from 2007 when Nate was a senior. The pic on the right is from last week. He's a much bigger boy now throwing a much heavier shot (16lbs as opposed to 12lbs in hs).

I'm not sure who all reads this blog so I will fill you in on the latest development. Graduation at Hillsdale College is May 14. Since the end of football Nate's plan was to graduate then, and not take his 5th year of eligibility. Since track has started these plans have changed. Nate is now not graduating on May 14.

Instead he is taking his 5th year. He will be pursuing another minor degree, participating in track, and getting things together to go to grad school. The only difference is he will be living at home and commuting. He is very blessed to have this chance, not only to participate in the sport he loves, but to also have time to get his ducks in a row for grad school.