This page provides updates on the running/field accomplishments of our athletes who have graduated from Cherokee High School. Please send additional Alumni information to Coach Shaklee.
The seasons follow in chronological order. Click on the desired season or on the "most recent entry":
Summer and Cross Country, 2026-- For years, on July 4th, the current team and quite a few Alums raced the traditional "Marlton 5K Mayor's Cup," now called The Evesham Township Police Foundation's Marlton 4th of July 5K, and it tempted many old and new Cherokee runners to participate. Indeed, over the past 13 years or so, Cherokee's athletes won at least 12 of the races, taking 1st and 2nd in the bargain! Last year, Alum Mike Zurzolo '17, now coaching at Highland High School, finished 2nd, and many "sons of Cherokee" followed. This year only two former "Chiefs" participated -- Mike Zurzolo '17, and Chris Zurzolo -- and Mike crossed the line 1st while Chris followed in 9th!
Right behind our winner, in 2nd, was Bruce Novoa; in 6th, Jonathan Merkel and in 68th, Jack Finley, all current members of the team!
With 1st and 2nd, the dynasty remains, although we're a little short of followers!
-- On July 9th, 2026, several Alums stopped by the team practice at school. Actually, they may have been there more often but our editor/photographer was absent. Today, there were Bobby Poulau '24 of Rutgers, our 2025 graduates Tate Midore of Roger Williams, and Ben Weiner of Brandeis, and one 2026 graduate, Logan Bromley of Iona! Welcome back, guys!
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