Who am I? My aunt worked with Madonna during the filming of a movie
By Alisa Ambrecht
Who Am I?
• I graduated from Ada in 1991.
• I competed in track and soccer in high school, I swam for one year and won the Coach's Award for that year.
• I like to run and have competed in two full marathons and two half marathons.
• I am starting my third season as a volunteer coach for a certain sport at Ada High School.
• I usually get invited to weddings for the sole purpose of entertaining the guests with my mad dancing skills.
• I am a St. Louis Cardinals fan and got to attend Game 6 of the 2011 World Series.
• I have an aunt who has some interesting facts of her own:
•She was the youngest player in the professional female baseball league that is eatured in the film "A League of Their Own".
• She got to work with Madonna while they were filming the movie.
• She is in the OHSAA Hall of Fame for cross country and track.
• She threw out the first pitch for the Anaheim Angels on June 17, 2013.
• Her next door neighbor is Pete Rose.
Can you name this Ada resident? If so, do so in the comment area of this story. Otherwise, watch for the answer in a few days.
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