Grace on the Hill

Haley is a Junior at Cascade Academy (our associated program), she fills the team with her artistic interests and keen intelligence. When she is not scoring top of her class, she is attending Tap or Ballet, she doesn't stop there, she is known to participate in a broad variety dance classes and excel. Haley is passionate about traveling, and hopes to pursue fill her life with adventures. When she is not charging the slopes, Haley can be found exploring the mountains on a hike or impressing a crowd with her yo-yo.

Look for Haley taking charge of the Slalom standings, she is looking to be a state contender.

Smarts on Skis

Eric Adler is a senior at Sisters High School. He participates in the IEE outdoor program , which has lent the opportunity to climb Hayden glacier, raft the Deschutes and currently assist with the mtn bike program. Over the course of his high school years he has been an active participant in Skiing and Lacross, less one season due to a broken arm.

But sports aren't the only interest Eric has, he built his own guitar with help from Breedlove which he indeed plays (in a band), he is en route to receive honors for being No. 2 in his graduating class and is currently taking three AP classes.

Eric is planning on attending college to study Environmental Engineering somewhere he can continue to enjoy his passions.

While Eric would do anything for a day of fresh snow, he appreciates the discipline ski racing has taught him, he is looked up to as a responsible leader of the team!

Watch the Rookie

Gabe Rietmann is a freshman, his extra curricular experiences at Sisters High began with the School soccer team, a natural continuance of his passion for sports, he plans to join the Lacrosse team this spring, once ski team has waned for the year.

Gabe's involvement doesn't stop with school sports. He is a member of the current experiences kayak group, a trained volunteer for OAS and plans to study abroad.

Gabe is the son of Marcia and Rand Rietman and has a twin sister, Sara.

Watch for Gabe on the hill as he has already proven to be a force to be reckoned with, despite the fact that this is his debut year in ski racing.

OAS means Opportunity

Sisters High School Athletes participated in the OAS training at HooDoo December 20, 2009.

What is OAS?

OAS provides teaching for a variety of skiing disciplines including two track, three track, four track, mono-skiing, and bi-skiing. Our specialized and innovative equipment and techniques provide an opportunity for anyone with a disability to learn how to ski. Our adaptive skiing programs help our skiers build self-esteem and confidence, improve their fitness levels, make new friends, and have fun. The individuals taking advantage of our services have a range of disabilities including visual and hearing impairments, amputations, cerebral palsy, Multiple Sclerosis, Muscular Dystrophy, spina bifida, developmental disabilities, paraplegia, quadriplegia, and many more. Individuals with a permanent or long-term physical or neurological disability who require use of adaptive ski equipment and/or adaptive teaching techniques are eligible for participation.

To learn more go here.

Photo: Dillon Witt a freshman at SHS Stands by to' block' during sit ski training.

Stay tuned for further updates on this year community participation.