History Made: Robert “RJ” Schiek Becomes Hamilton’s First Cross Country State Qualifier A school-record performance. A first-ever state finals berth. A moment for the entire Hamilton community to celebrate. Robert “RJ” Schiek has made Hamilton Community Schools history, becoming the **first Hamilton Marine cross country runner ever to qualify for the IHSAA State Finals! RJ earned his place at state with an outstanding performance at regionals this past weekend, crossing the finish line in 16:34. His time established a new Hamilton school record, breaking the previous mark by 10 seconds and adding another milestone to a historic day for Marine athletics. Qualifying for the state finals is a tremendous accomplishment. For RJ, it also means becoming the first runner to represent Hamilton on cross country’s biggest stage in Indiana. It is a proud moment for RJ, his family, his coaches, his teammates, and the entire HCS community. Help Us Send RJ Off to State! Hamilton Community Schools invites the entire community to join us Friday, October 30, at 9:15 a.m., outside Door 1 in the high school circle drive for a special state send-off celebration. Students, families, alumni, and community members are encouraged to come out, bring their Marine pride, and help give RJ a memorable send-off as he heads to Terre Haute. Let’s show him that his entire community is behind him! Cheer Him On Saturday RJ will compete in the boys state championship race on Saturday, October 31, at 1 p.m. Eastern at: LaVern Gibson Championship Cross Country Course Wabash Valley Family Sports Center 599 S. Tabortown Road Terre Haute, IN 47803 Fans who cannot attend can watch from home. Both state championship races will stream exclusively at [IHSAAtv.org](https://www.ihsaatv.org/)** via pay-per-view for $15 RJ has already earned a place in Hamilton’s history. Now, he will carry the pride of the Marines to the state finals. Congratulations, RJ! Your school and community are cheering for you. Go Marines!