The inaugural Geist Half Marathon opened with an amazing rendition of the “Star Spangled Banner,” sung by a Noblesville Middle School student who is already well on her way to a big singing career.
At age 14, Brooke Roe has performed the National Anthem over 30 times at various sporting events, including at the start of Pacers, Fever, Indianapolis Indians and Indiana Ice games.
“My dad says I’ve been singing since I was old enough to talk,” said Brooke, who confidently sang out the familiar melody in the chilly morning air.
Next up was Indiana’s First Lady, Cheri Daniels, who officially started the first Geist Half Marathon race with a wave of the green “go” flag. Christie Love, executive director of the Lawrence School Foundation, started the 5K race, with her baby in a stroller nearby.
The Lawrence School Foundation, along with the Hamilton Southeastern Schools Foundation, are the beneficiaries of the race, with proceeds going toward health and fitness initiatives at local schools.
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I decided early on to pursue journalism during my college years at Ball State, where I worked on the Ball State Daily News, interned at the Kokomo Tribune, and then went to work for The Muncie Star (now the Star-Press). Since I've always enjoyed capturing candid moments, I decided to get a minor in photojournalism, as well.
I graduated in 1996 and married my college sweetheart, William. We moved to Castleton, and I worked as a reporter for the Noblesville Daily Ledger (out of the Fishers office on Ind. 37) until my first child was born in June of 1999. Since then, I have enjoyed staying home with my three children, ages 3-9. Through the years, I have done freelance journalism, wedding and family photography and corporate public relations. Being a Mom is the best job of all!
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The inaugural Geist Half Marathon opened with an amazing rendition of the “Star Spangled Banner,” sung by a Noblesville Middle School student who is already well on her way to a big singing career.
Next up was Indiana’s First Lady, Cheri Daniels, who officially started the first Geist Half Marathon race with a wave of the green “go” flag. Christie Love, executive director of the Lawrence School Foundation, started the 5K race, with her baby in a stroller nearby.
