Jared Helmstadter
Jared Helmstadter’s grin is epic.
The kid always seems like he’s having fun, no matter what sport he’s playing at the moment.
And he plays a lot of sports.
A true three-sport star, Helmstadter plays tennis and basketball and runs track for Coupeville High School, and he does all three quite well.
To look at him now, a six-foot-one senior-to-be, you’d never guess that he’s a bit of a miracle.
Just two pounds when he was born prematurely at 26 weeks, Jared was not expected to survive.
To which he said, screw this, I got stuff to do. And off he went.
As he celebrates his birthday today, Jared has become one of the best athletes at CHS, and a better person.
A hard worker who seems well-liked by all his teammates, he sets an example for others by simply going out there, day after day, and putting every last ounce of himself on the line.
You can’t help but be a bit proud of him and all he has accomplished, whether you’re a friend, family member or, in my case, just an interested fan.
Some people you root for just a little bit harder.
Every time Jared steps on the court or the track oval, he earns that support.
Happy birthday, Mr. Helmstadter, today and for many years to come.
To read more about Jared’s life, pop over to this story I wrote when he was a freshman:
https://coupevillesports.com/2012/12/29/lightning-strikes-for-wolf-basketball-squad/
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