Senior Maddie Helin and 49 other outstanding female athletes were honored at the St. Paul Athena Award luncheon last Wednesday, April 20th. Pictured are Maddie's parents Jay and Kindra Helin, Superintendent Sara Paul, and Maddie's guests of choice, softball coach Kathy Crudo (far right) and volleyball coach/aunt Tammi Minke (far left). Listed on the back (below) of the table placard were the previous Athena Award winners - Maddie joins an impressive list of former North Branch athletes.