lakehead student mixes academics and mud
history student on canadian team altex computers wml world cup
(thunder bay - december 12, 2003) mandy hadenko knows the value both of working hard on your academics and still finding time to balance your life with extracurricular activities. and when not immersed in her studies as a 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 master's student, she can be found balancing her life by playing in the dirt.
"i started racing when i was 17, but i have been riding motorcycles since i was 8," says the accomplished motorcrosser. "it has been hard to ride in the past few years due to the demands of school, not to mention not having the finances to afford gear, race fees, travel expenses, etc.but i am fortunate to have gained sponsorship support recently, which has lifted some of the stresses that the average rider has to face."
this motorcycling history graduate student, with a specialization in women's studies, just came back from the altex computers wml world cup in texas (the world's largest women's motocross event), where she was a part of the canadian team. each class has two motos (races) and the points combination between the two give you the overall.mandy won both of her 250 b motos for the overall win (250b refers to the skill level).between the two motos in her amateur open class she finished 15th overall.
"we're very proud of how mandy can achieve so well academically and in her sport," says dr. ron harpelle, a professor in lakehead's history department. "this is a success story, and 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 should look to mandy as an example of maintaining a balanced life during university."
"i think in order to lead a balanced life, especially in the academic world, one needs to use extracurricular activities as an avenue to rest the brain, work the body, and relieve stress," mandy says. "motocross has been a passion for me for years and i wouldn't be as happy, healthy, and motivated as i am today without it.
"the history department has always supported me in my school work and my extracurricular activities.they get enthusiastic when i write a strong paper and when i win a race."
mandy says to get to the level of racing she has attained, it has taken "lots of practice, the odd lesson, and some personal drive.motocross is a sport that not only challenges your body to its limits, but it also tests your ability to focus and be positive."
mandy is expecting to graduate next may. she has finished both her honours bachelor of arts (hba) and a bachelor of education (bed) at 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 . her sponsors for the altex computers wml world cup were: im/imx, wrex wear, scott goggles, rb graphics, machine racing, and niagara vacation rentals.
media: mandy is available for telephone interviews. to contact her, please call marla tomlinson at 343-8177.
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contact: marla tomlinson, office of communications, 807-343-8177