Addison Trail hosts State send-off celebration for member of Boys Cross-Country Team

On Nov. 5, Addison Trail hosted a State send-off celebration for senior Nathan Gundersen (pictured above, with Addison Trail's mascot, Bucky the Blazer), who competed in the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Boys Cross-Country State Meet for the third time.

That event took place on Nov. 7 at Detweiller Park in Peoria, and Gundersen competed in the 3-mile event. He qualified after earning 3rd place at the Sectional Meet, with a personal best and school record of 14:37.

Gundersen was greeted and honored by his peers and Addison Trail staff members during a parade, as he marched through the hallways of the school behind the Addison Trail Drum Line. To watch the celebration, click on the video above.

Gundersen finished in 8th place at the IHSA Boys Cross-Country State Meet, earning All-State Honors.