20120515 - Wheel Chair Athlete - (DJM)

Daniel J. Murphy - dmurphy@shawmedia.com Marengo Middle School teacher Trisha Bernstein (left) helps Liz Pitones, 18, of Marengo test out a custom chair that allows Liz to throw her shot put better Tuesday May 15, 2012 at Marengo High School. Liz's teammate Allison Rogutich decided to design and build the chair as an independent study project.

Daniel J. Murphy - dmurphy@shawmedia.com Allison Rogutich (right) talks with Liz Pitones (left) after testing the new chair Tuesday May 15, 2012 at Marengo High School. Allison Rogutich, senior in her fourth year of drafting class, decided to help out her track teammates Liz Pitones this year as an independent study project.