ALTON — Rayna Raglin, an Alton senior who won state titles in the 100-meter and 200-meter races, was celebrated Monday, May 25, 2026, at the Alton Memorial Day Parade.
Raglin was smiling throughout the parade, with thousands in attendance in Alton. The recognition came two days after she won the 100 and 200 meters and placed eighth in the 400 at the IHSA Class 3A Girls State Track and Field Meet on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at Eastern Illinois University’s O’Brien Field in Charleston.
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Raglin finished first in the 100 meters in 11.87 seconds and first in the 200 meters in 23.41. She also took eighth in the 400 in 57.06.
“I am happy all the hard work paid off,” Raglin said.
Steve Schwartz, a public relations spokesperson for the East End Improvement Association, a main sponsor of the parade, described Rayna's appearance in the parade as “a great thing” and “a special addition to the parade."
“It was fun seeing her do such a great job at state," he said. "We are so proud of her.
