Margie (Christenson) Canfield

    Margie Christenson graduated from Mukwonago High School in 1983. She participated in cross-country, gymnastics and track during her four years at MHS. She earned 12 letters, four in each sport. She was a member of the first girls’ cross-country team at Mukwonago High School and was an all around gymnast who competed at the State tournament all four years. Margie placed fifth in the vaulting competition in 1981. In track and field, Margie competed in 100-yd hurdles, 300-yd hurdles, the mile relay and the high jump in which she also placed fifth at the State meet.

    Margie was captain and MVP for the three sports she competed in as well as being selected Outstanding Senior Female Athlete at MHS in 1983.

    Margie continued her gymnastic career at U.W. Stout. She then returned to MHS as a Health teacher and gymnastics coach. She has been active as a freshman class advisor, gymnastics coach, Wisconsin High School Gymnastics Association member/President, National High School Gymnastics Coaches Association member/Vice President and the Mukwonago Gymnastics Recreation Club.

    Margie attributes her success to her family’s support throughout her high school years and to her wonderful mentors/coaches/teachers at MHS (specifically Harry Nordentoft) who fully support the athletic programs and her involvement in them.
 

INAUGURAL INDUCTEE
MUKWONAGO HIGH SCHOOL
ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME
AUGUST, 2003