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Sports Hall of Fame Bio.

Karen Ziglar

Hall of Fame Class of 2007

Karen Ziglar (coach) – Karen coached the Aptos High school cheerleaders for thirteen years (1989-2002). In addition to many regional and Nor-Cal championships, Karen led the Mariner cheerleaders to four state championships. Her teams also placed well at several national competitions. With the active support of her husband Bob, Karen worked tirelessly to create a program built on the fundamentals of teamwork, mutual respect, school leadership, community service, and high academics. She introduced rigorous athletic training and character development to her year-round program. Her program produced several All-Americans, and many girls continued to cheer at the college level, often on scholarship. Her philosophy, “Excellence comes from hard work and dedication”, remains a legacy for all her cheerleaders. Karen was also selected as the Mariner-of-the-Year in 2000. Karen and Bob have three children, Caryn, Krista, and Stephanie, and are the proud grandparents of Emma. Karen was presented into the Hall by her daughter, and former cheerleader, Caryn.

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