Ashlie Shank: A legend in her own time. (John Fisken photos)
The force is strong with this one.
Coupeville High School freshman Ashlie Shank has a lot to live up to, following in the footsteps of older brothers/gentlemen around town Matt and Brian and her dad, Dr. Jim Shank, the snappiest Superintendent in school history.
But, to no one’s surprise, the youngest Shank may surpass them all (plus her older siblings who never got a chance to attend CHS).
Ashlie, in her time here in Coupeville, has set the gold standard for being an exceptionally smart, kind, friendly young woman who also happens to go full tilt in the athletic arena.
She’s a fast-rising star in the basketball world, where her gentle exterior barely masks the killer who lurks inside.
Whether she’s shanking (heh heh) Klahowya with a buzzer-beater that blew the roof off the CHS gym or throwin’ elbows down low while pursuing a rebound, Shank is the kind of eager young player Wolf coaches David and Amy King love.
Toss her on the track oval this spring, and she’s won over the other King, Randy, consistently bringing her times down and signalling her willingness to try whatever events the track guru asks of her.
When she’s not competing, Shank is almost always to be found in a gym or camped on the bleachers outside, supporting her close friends and random classmates alike.
She might not be as loud as some of her companions, but Ashlie is as dedicated as any of them in her support, and is always willing to go the extra mile for any wandering photographers, which makes her especially well-liked here at Coupeville Sports.
Like her brothers before her, she has been a true gift to our town. Utah’s loss continues to be a boon to Cow Town.
As she celebrates her birthday today, we just want to take a moment to wish the very classy Miss Shank the happiest of cake days. And add the hope that all of her days are just as note-worthy.
We are very lucky to have you grace our school and town with your presence.
Coupeville Sports 