Rachel Viau

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My sister Sheril and her husband Ed have been blessed with three beautiful daughters who were raised in Cayucos where Rachel became interested in gymnastics. They now reside in Nipomo. Rachel left gymnastics to participate in High School track events  at Arroyo Grande High School. She is currently a Junior. 

She is excelling in the pole vault, and just won the CIF championship for her division. She is ranked in the top ten prep pole vaulters nationally, having jumped 12'6". Colleges across the nation are clamoring for her. Here are some news articles, scholarship letters, and photos for you to enjoy.

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Arroyo Grande, 4/12/01
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Rachel goes 12'

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Page Roberts Makes 11'6"
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Shayla Ballentine makes 12'6"

This page is from the internet posting of  the meet at Mt. Sac, 4/20/01.

Girls Pole Vault

 Melissa Astete 12-8
Birmingham Van Nuys CA
 9 girls alive at 12 feet
Invitational Pole Vault -
1. Melissa Astete (Birmingham, Van Nuys) 12-08, 2. Jamie Kolar (Poly, Long Beach) 12-08, 3. Shala Ballentine (Morro Bay) 12-04, 4. Laura Chen (Temple City) 12-00, 5. Rachel Viau (Arroyo Grande) 11-08, 6. (Tie) Paige Roberts (Atascadero) & Mandie Powell (Santa Margarita, Rancho SM) 11-08, 8. Michelle Rivera (Birmingham, VN) 11-08, 9. Jenny Lavell (Australia) 11-08, 10. Danielle Navarre (St. Lucy's, Glendora) 11-02, 11. Elizabeth Woepse (Mater Dei, Santa Ana) 10-08, 12. Jennifer Thrasher (Rancho Cucamonga) 10-02.

Good jump lights up Astete smile

 Jamie Kolar soars above the stadium,
or so it seems

Laura Chen on runway

 Rachel Viau

31 Shayla Ballentine

A Sample of Scholarship Possibilities

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Rachel Signs Letter of Intent!

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More About Rachel as it happens.

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