By Gillian Rees – Staff Reporter

Andriana Bruno is a junior indoor track captain and her events are the 55 hurdles and long jump. Bruno has qualified for SCCs each season since freshman year and qualified for states last year. By the end of her sophomore year, has the 4th best 55 hurdle time and long jump distance in school history. Advocate staff reporter Gillian Rees interviewed Bruno about the upcoming season. 

Gillian Rees: What was your initial thought about being selected as captain for your junior year?

Andriana Bruno: When Mr. Beler announced the captains at the indoor track banquet last season, I was so surprised and excited. Indoor track is one of my favorite seasons so getting the chance to step up and be a leader of something I care about is great.

GR: For track do the captains work together well or do you all kind of take charge of your own events and areas?

AB: This year since we have a mix of senior and juniors captains so we are working hard to come together and always be on the same page. We all lead warm-ups together and then separate based on our events. It’s a good system that allows practice to run smoothly.

GR: What do you think makes the indoor track team so successful?

AB: A combination of flexibility and a desire for success is what I think makes our team so successful. Since during the indoor season it can be hard to find practice space, we all need to be driven and hardworking to get the results we want. Beler also is a great coach who always spends time working with kids individually.

GR: What is your favorite part about being on this team? What do you enjoy the most?

AB: My favorite part about being on this team is the sense of family that we all have. Running down the halls together and squeezing into the gym brings everyone so close together and has let me make friendships I never would have expected.

GR: What are your individual goals and team goals for this season? 

AB: This season, I’m striving to make states again for both hurdles and long jump. In both events, I’m looking forward to getting new personal records. For the girls team, we are hoping to place somewhere in the Top 5 at states this year. As always, we want everyone to get new personal records and have a great time during this short season.