A STAR IN THE MAKING--

My adopted granddaughter, Mackenna Curtis-Collins, anchors the mile relay for her Lexington Minutemen, junior high track team at a meet in Shelby, Monday.  She took the baton (above left) from her teammate then proceeded to overtake and pass all but the leader of the event.

Watching from the stands as the race progressed it was joyful to hear the observant crowd note her stunning speed around the back side of the track as she blazed past other runners in the hopeless task of catching the leader.

Her effort helped garner 2nd place for her team in the event, much to the delight of the cheering crowd.

And, track is not her favored sport.  In running she prefers cross country and, in sports in general, she prefers soccer.

Regardless, there already are quiet comments about her role starting at the varsity level when she reaches high school.

Meanwhile, I'll simply enjoy going along for the ride.

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Confession time:  I missed the shot at the finish line as she hammered into her 2nd place laurels.  I was too busy being a "grandpa"--rather than a photographer.  Mackenna is the daughter of Traci Curtis, my lady Sue's daughter.