Athletics Hall of Fame
Kristine (Koelz) Kesterson, a cross country and track runner while at Whitewater, was accomplished both athletically and academically. Kesterson was an All-American in 1991 and Second Team All-Conference for cross country from 1988-91. She was conference champion in the 3200m relay in 1991. Kesterson remains fifth in the Whitewater record book (Top 10 Performers) with a time of 18:59.60 for the 5000m in 1991. At nationals, she placed 16th in 1991, 83rd in 1990 and 102nd in 1988. Kesterson was MVP of the cross country team in 1991. The same year she was also named as a Chancellor Scholar Athlete. Kesterson was on the Dean’s List from 1987-91 and in ’91 was named Outstanding Senior of the Year HPRC. Kesterson is currently a branch service sales manager with the O’Keefe Elevator Company.
