Emma L. Ruggiero of Greenbank graduated with honors from Princeton University - Photo courtesy of the Ruggiero family
Photo courtesy of the Ruggiero family
Emma L. Ruggiero of Greenbank graduated with honors from Princeton University

Greenbank woman sets records at Princeton | KUDOS


July 17, 2011 · Updated 10:49 AM 

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Emma L. Ruggiero of Greenbank, a member of the South Whidbey High School Class of 2007, has graduated with honors from Princeton University.

In addition to her academic pursuits, Ruggiero had a record-setting career on the Princeton track and field team, both in the 20-pound weight throw (indoors) and the hammer throw (outdoors). She is the Princeton record-holder for women in the hammer throw and fourth all-time in the Ivy League.

 

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