By Roselyn B. Monroyo
Variety News Staff

AFTER showing their wares in the 2007 McDonald’s All Schools Track and Field Championships, three NMI student-athletes have been invited to participate in Guam’s version of the annual youth trackfest.
Marianas High School’s Jacque Wonenberg, Kagman High School’s Yvonne Bennett and Saipan Southern High School’s Sylvan Rangamar will be leaving for Guam today to compete in the All Schools tomorrow.
“This trip will be beneficial for our athletes as they will be competing with athletes from Guam’s various high schools. As a way to continue to promote and sharpen the skills of our local athletes, NMA believes in having our local athletes compete in off-island competitions,” said Northern Marianas Athletics secretary general Robin Sapong, who will accompany the three NMI athletes to Guam.
“These athletes will also be representing their schools. NMA woulld like to thank the parents, the schools and all who in one way or another supported our events,” Sapong said.
Wonenberg, Rangamar and Bennett were among the 1,500 NMI student-athletes who competed in the third edition of the McDonald’s track meet last weekend at the Oleai Sports Complex track and field.
Wonenberg won the girls’ 15-18 400m race timing in at one minute, 02.50 seconds and the long jump event (4.97m). She also led the Lady Dolphins to first place finishes in the 4x100m and 4x400m relay races.
Bennett ruled the sprint events prevailing in the 100m race with a time of 13.23 seconds and the 200m run after clocking 26.81 seconds.
Rangamar won in the boys’ 15-18 discus throw. He posted 33.97m beating eight other participants.