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Compton Wall of Fame induction set for Friday
Former Nevada High School two-sport standout Monica Compton is slated to be inducted into the NHS Wall of Fame prior to the 7 p.m. kickoff of Friday's football game with St. Pius X. Compton, who graduated from Nevada High School in 1998, was a four-year letter-winner in golf and track-and-field.
Her accolades include: Runner-up in discus at 1997 Class 3A state track-and-field meet; Third-place in discus at '98 Class 3A state track-and-field meet; 11th place (discus) at '96 Class 3A state track-and-field meet; three-time Southwest Conference Champion (discus) 1996-1998; 3-time district champion (discus) 1996-1998; NHS record holder (discus, '98) 133'4"; Lady Tiger Golf MVP in 1996 and '97; four-year scholarship athlete at the University of Colorado.
Currently, Compton serves as a minister at Country Club Christian Church in Kansas City, Mo., where she lives with her husband Johnny and daughter Ellie Kate.
"Monica excelled for Coach Leland Day (head coach) and Coach Ron Besendorfer (throw coach) in throwing the discus," NHS Athletic Director John McNeley said. "Monica has utilized the skills she learned at Nevada High School to form who she is as an adult."
Compton's induction is set for 6:42 p.m. at Logan Field.