Politics & Government

Dayton Track Star Alexa Williams Recognized by Township Committee

JDHS Senior praised for athletic feats.

It's not often that an official pauses in disbelief in mid-proclamation. But that was what appeared to happen when Springfield Mayor Hugh Keffer reached the section recounting Jonathan Dayton High School track star Alexa Williams Union County high jump record of 5'10".

Of course, we can't blame him. Williams, who will be a Freshman at the University of Maryland next year, has accomplished very impressive things in her time at Dayton, including tying for top jump in the entire nation this year. Surrounded by her family, she was honored in a proclomation by the Springfield Township Committee.

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