Angela Trostel is recognized this evening for her accomplishments in diving at Talawanda High School, University of Cincinnati, and National Competition. She is a 1995 graduate of THS, and achieved many letters and special awards for her performance. During her high school years, she was a four year letter winner, four time High School All American, two time state champion in ‘93-’94 and ‘94-’95, and won the Outstanding Athlete Award in 1995. Angela always provided an excellent example for her peers of dedication and commitment to her sport and school.

After Talawanda High School, Angela accepted an athletic scholarship to attend the University of Cincinnati. Along with her collegiate diving experience, she has achieved recognition for the 1996 and 2000 Olympic diving trials qualifier, silver medalist in 1995 Pan American games, 1995 World Cup qualifier, four time Junior Olympic champion, gold medalist at the 1995 Swedish Flag International, seven time U.S. Diving national team member, four time NIC conference champion, nine time All American NCAA Division I diving.

Angela graduated from U.C. last year with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology. She is the daughter of Vicky and Randy Trostel, and the sister of Scot, THS class of ‘90.