Every year the Denver Public Schools Board of Education recognizes outstanding female athletes in the district, singling out the talented and the hard workers.
Randall strikes the ball at the TJ vs. Overland match. Photo courtesy of DenverPost.
On Thursday, March 16, Board Member Ann Rowe held a Board of Education Meeting at 900 Grant Street speaking on the behalf of the young, student athletes, in front of a standing room only crowd. Out of all the female athletes who attend Thomas Jefferson, the Board of Education honored senior Rebecca Randall as Outstanding Female Student Athlete of the Year.
Being a member of Student Council, Yearbook, Be The Change, Leadership Council, and competing in three sports: Softball, Volleyball and Basketball, Randall is not only a very special person, but also a quality student athlete as well as an exemplary leader at TJ.
Rebecca has been on honor roll for all four years of high school. Transferring from St. Mary’s Academy to Thomas Jefferson her sophomore year, Randall currently owns a 3.6 grade point average, and has received a coveted TJ Academic letter.
Receiving varsity letters in Softball, Volleyball and Basketball, Randall – the team captain in all three sports – joined the ranks of first team all-league, first team all-state, and was named one of the top 10 players in the state by max preps. Working hard to capture this award, Rebecca was placed in the “Top 10 players to look out for” during the season by the Denver Post, ending the
Good vibes on the team can enhance any outcome. Photo courtesy of DenverPost.
season as first team all-league, first team all state, and being chosen to play in the all-state game.
Showing everyone that she never gives up, Randall lead the Spartan Ladies Basketball team as the leading scoring (158 points) for TJ, and second all-league (172 points) team for DPS. Being the leading rebounder over the past two seasons, in the final week of the season Randall reached her highest peak with an incredible 25 total rebounds (on an injured leg) against Aurora Central.
As a volleyball player, Rebecca was selected Most Valuable Player and Honorable Mention as a sophomore.
“Randall is a symbol of strength and character for her peers at Thomas Jefferson,” said Athletic Director Lani Nobles, who added. “Being the Tim Tebow of TJ, not only for her leadership skills but her faith and honesty, is refreshing. Randall is a fine student athlete who will go far in life.”
“Set your goals high and your dreams higher. If you don’t set them high enough, you are searching for average: I want to reach greatness,” says Rebecca.
Follow the link below to see the list of DPS student athletes honored and view each of their bios.
