Billy Garrett

WCHS PLTW Engineering, Chemistry, AP Physics, Ecology, and Zoology Teacher, Head Wrestling, Cross Country, and Track Coach.

[Billy Garrett @WGarrettScience]

@Szydlowskim Waves in water are dispersive, while sound waves for comparison are non dispersive. Part of the reason boats have to go slow in no wake zones. Should be a good jumping off point for you. Can look into Kelvin wakes as well.

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Triniti places 5th in the state in the 100m hurdles!!! She runs a 14.54 in the finals. Congrats!!

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Way to go Xander!! Xander races Saturday at 2:25 for his state medal.

[FZS Boys Track @FZSBoysTrack]

Xander Dewitt qualifies for the State 300m Hurdles final tomorrow with a time of 40.0!

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Luke jumps 1.87 m, placing 11th in state. One height short of placing.

[Billy Garrett @WGarrettScience]

Triniti runs a 14.75 in prelims and qualifies for state finals in the 100m hurdles!! She will race Saturday at 11:10am for her state medal.

[Billy Garrett @WGarrettScience]

Missouri loses a long time staple of the track and field community.

[MileSplit Southwest @MileSplitSW]

We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of long-time State Meet Referee and Hall of Fame Coach Ron Whittaker today. Our condolences go out to his family. This is a huge loss for the MO XCTF community and he will be greatly missed.

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Medalists:
Leah- 1st triple jump, 1st high jump
Anna- 1st long jump
Jasmine- 1st 800m, 2nd 1600m
Isabelle- 3rd high jump
4x1-1st Anna, Brionna, Jaleah, Hailey 4x8- 1st Tess, Jasmine, Olivia, Addison 4x4-3rd Addison, Olive, Isabelle, Cortlynn

[Billy Garrett @WGarrettScience]

Congrats to the Girls JV team on taking first at the Troy Trojan JV Invitational.

[Billy Garrett @WGarrettScience]

Ran a 2:57:24 at yesterday's Boston Marathon. Follow me on my journey here with 22 minutes from along the course.
https://t.co/dlDBPIEzDc

[Billy Garrett @WGarrettScience]

Hey at @fzeactivities we have some postseason wrestling going on. Lions with 3 in the semis with Savannah, Stephanie, and Riley. Larissa, Sarah, and Maddie on the consolation side. Day 2 starts at 9am at Holt.

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Merlin is competing in the Cubing Contest today in St. Louis.

[Billy Garrett @WGarrettScience]

@MoMileSplit Any live stream links for today's races like we have had the past few years?

[Billy Garrett @WGarrettScience]

Had a great time at the IMT Des Moines Marathon. Check out my race video here. #IMTDMM #RunIowa
Des Moines Marathon 2022 - Sub 3 Boston Qualifier https://t.co/m1wWgnjNni via @YouTube

[Billy Garrett @WGarrettScience]

Ran the Des Moines marathon today. Finished in 2:58.26 (6:49/mile) with another sub-3 and a 2024 Boston Marathon Qualifier. Carried my GoPro with me check back later this week for video of the run.

[Billy Garrett @WGarrettScience]

Corpse flower at @mobotgarden is blooming and smelling tonight.

[Billy Garrett @WGarrettScience]

So take it pregnant women can now claim a dependent on their taxes. While we are at it how bout we fully fund education, not just manipulate the formula to say it is and some healthcare improvements.

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2nd place overall in the St. Charles Half Marathon on a hot, humid morning.

[Billy Garrett @WGarrettScience]

Finished the Boston Marathon in 2:58:42. World Marathon Major in under 3 hours is a good day.

[Billy Garrett @WGarrettScience]

Running the Boston Marathon tomorrow. Bib number 4106, link for tracking here: https://t.co/3CKCWjTxVk

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With Kansas playing North Carolina in the NCAA championship, here's a throwback from the KU-UNC tournament game in 2012.