The Sentinel: Senior Night

Lady Spartan Classic 2004

Three seniors, one final home meet and a wonderful spring day. The Lady Spartan Classic brought together top area track and field athletes on May 7, 2004, at St. Joseph-Ogden High School. Under clear skies, competitors raced, jumped and threw for podium finishes.

ST. JOSEPH - Step back to a picture-perfect evening at St. Joseph-Ogden High School, where the Lady Spartan Classic brought together some of the area’s top track and field talent on May 7, 2004. Under clear, sunny skies, athletes from across the region competed for podium spots in a full slate of events, from sprints and hurdles to throws and distance races. The meet also marked senior night for three Spartans, adding a meaningful sendoff to their final home appearance.

This Wayback Wednesday gallery revisits 12 moments from a day defined by fierce small-school competition, athleticism and perfect conditions for a high school track meet. Participating schools included the host, St. Joseph-Ogden, Unity, Tuscola, Deland-Weldon, Fisher, Monticello, Argenta-Oreana, East Central, Bloomington Central Catholic, St. Thomas More, and Schlarman.

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2025 SJO Senior Night

Back on October 24, seniors from the Spartan football team were honored before the start of the Spartans' home game against Pontiac. Seniors from the SJO Marching Band and other fall sports were also recognized before kickoff. Here's a look at the members of this year's fall sports senior class at St. Joseph-Ogden High School.

Football Seniors

SJO Senior Football Salutes

Wyatt Wertz ~

Few players run harder — or think faster — than Spartan Wyatt Wertz. At a solid 5'11", 180 pounds, the senior back has combined quick reads with relentless determination ... >> Get know Wyatt

Landon Smith ~

For Landon Smith, physical play in the trenches define what football is all about — toughness, teamwork, and trust. The senior lineman ... >> Get know Landon

Ryker Lockhart ~

Fierce and tenacious, Lockhart delivered four solo and was in on six more tackles in a career night against Seneca. >> Get know Ryker

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