Photo by Gretchen Spittler.
Press Release:
On Friday, January 17, Byron-Bergen senior Rose Wilson formalized her commitment to run track and cross country for Roberts Wesleyan University. The official signing was witnessed by Byron-Bergen Varsity Cross Country Coach David Bateman, Varsity Track Coach Ken Rogoyski, Wilson’s parents Amanda and Jim Wilson, and her sister, Rena.
“Rose is a phenomenal athlete,” said Bateman. “She’s the best female athlete I’ve coached in the eight years I’ve been with the program. She’s such a hard worker and she’s going to do great things in the future.”
Wilson has participated in track and swim team since junior high school and joined cross country in 11th grade. She ran in the NYSPHSAA Championships for both cross country and track and enjoys running the 5k in cross country and the 800m and 1500m races in track.
“I am so excited for Rose and this opportunity to take the next step in her academic and athletic career,” said Byron-Bergen Athletic Director Rich Hannan. “She burst onto the scene and instantly became a front runner. She is a talented, hard working young lady and the sky is the limit. She has always been an excellent teammate and I know that will carry forward onto her college career. We are so proud of Rose and happy for her and her family.”
“I would like to thank my coaches for their dedication to myself and my team, and my family for always encouraging and supporting me,” said Wilson.
She plans to study biology at Roberts Wesleyan.
