Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2025 Member - Jenny (Helmeci) Burner

Jenny Helmeci Burner

Jenny (Helmeci) Burner - Class of 1991 – Cross Country, Track and Field, Cheerleading

  • Is the only four-time individual league champion in school history in cross country (1987-88-89-90)

  • Helped cross country team to Suburban Lakes League team titles in 1989 and 1990

  • Helped cross country team qualify for the state meet in 1987 and 1988

  • Cross country team was the district runner-up and regional runner-up in 1987

  • In 1990, was a member of the 3200 relay team which won the SLL title, finished third in the regional meet, and finished fourth in the state track and field meet (9:50.84)

  • Was the SLL champion in the 800 as a sophomore…was a four-time placer in the 800 at the league meet...was a four-time placer in the 1600 at the league meet finishing second as a junior and senior…was a three-time placer in the 3200 at the league meet, finishing second as a junior

  • Was a four-year varsity member of football and basketball cheer squads…team placed first in UCA Camp in 1989…team was the Class A Ohio State Fair champs in 1990

  • Education: Univ. of Toledo, 1997, BA in Pharmacy

  • Family: Husband: Steve; Children – Tyler, Courtney

  • Currently: Pharmacist and Market and Wellness Director for NW Ohio leading 19 pharmacy and vision center teams