Caroline Found Played by Danika Yarosh The bubbly high schooler and pulse of the 2011 Iowa City West volleyball team, Found died in a moped accident just a few weeks before the season. Then, I got to the gym and all of the volleyball girls and their parents were there grieving together. Caroline had a bounty of amazing gifts, chief of which was her ability to make others smile. At only 55 years old, Carolines mother lost her battle with pancreatic cancer shortly after her daughters death. I am a better person today because I knew Caroline. ", Found was born June 19, 1994 in Iowa City, and she passed away on Aug. 11, 2011. These three words, which were printed on T-shirts, and bracelets provided the hope and motivation for those grieving Line's death. Caroline will be deeply missed by her parents, Ernie and Ellyn, her brother Gregg and sister Catharine, her grandparents Ernest Sr. and Eleanor Found and her aunts, uncles and cousins: Mark, Trish, Jason and Callie Slocum; Mary, Tom, Mike and Steven Rittle; Joe, Emily and Ben Slocum; Bob, Mary, Jimmy, William and Molly Slocum, Matt and Melissa Slocum Caldwell; KC and Barry Wright; Susan, Cedric, Calvin and Lillian Alexander; Aileen, Steve, Maryellyn, Luke and Smith Musselman; Marilyn Found; Grace, Mark, Rachel and Anna Hedges; Sarah, Jason and Ella Horan, Emily and Joshua Workman. The book will not be released until the movie is finished in late 2016. With the book, Hoeft hopes to spread awareness for helmet laws, as well as Caroline and Ellyn's story. "It's just one of those tragedies you hope you never have to deal with," Reiland said. Much like the volleyball team's surprising 2011 championship win, the accuracy of The Miracle Season is thanks to Bresnahan, Caroline's father Ernie Found, and all of Caroline's teammates who shared their stories with filmmakers. February 2018: Bresnahans book, The Miracle Season, is set for launch. Autopsies revealed that John Kennedy, his wife and sister-in-law died instantly when their plane plunged into the water off Marthas Vineyard but the cause of the crash may remain a mystery for months. According to her obituary from Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service, "her greatest pleasures were the people she met and the relationships she grew." But a new entry to the list, The Miracle Season, may be the most inspirational yet, as it tells the true story of a high school volleyball team moving on after the tragic death of their leader, Caroline Found. Ernie Found (portrayed by William Hurt in the film), Line's father, tearfully recalled her birth on Father's Day as his fondest memory of his daughter. Aug. 12, 2011 10:15 am, Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 8:16 am. On the day of her death she tweeted just three times, her final tweet . Her 33-year-old helicopter pilot husband had claimed she was killed by burglars. West finished 37-7 and swept Ankeny in the championship match. You got to have feet, he said. Her greatest pleasures were the people she met and the relationships she grew. The Gazette is Iowas independent, employee-owned source for local, state, and national news coverage. She was also instrumental in keeping the Trojans on track en route to the state title. The actors were in touch with their characters' real-life counterparts throughout pre-production and filming, including Coach Bresnahan, who spoke often with both McNamara and Hunt. Fliehler was one of Carolines best friends and fellow senior on the West volleyball team. 'I wrote the book because it's a local story and with the deaths being so close, it made you think, 'Wow, I would not be able to handle that.'' Line, whose legacy is honored in the film, was known to be a fearless and magnetic leader. A simple way to leave a review or read what others have to say. Found, the setter for West's Class 4A state-championship squad last year, was 17 and would have been a senior this year. She was not wearing a helmet. West Athletics Director Marv Reiland said Found was returning home from a church youth meeting. Hunt agrees, adding, "circling up with other women is how I survived some of my most difficult times. That's what separated it from just the usual tragic story. Ernie Found is the father of West High setter Caroline Found, who died in a moped accident in August. Online condolences may be sent for Carolines family through the web @ www.gayandciha.com. Bresnahan, who said she had heard from "somebody from just about every school from the (Mississippi Valley) Conference,"planned to meet with the Women of Troy again Friday afternoon. So now that you know the incredible real life story behind the film, what is there to know about the young woman who inspired it all? Found had been hesitant to give Hollywood the rights to his daughter's story for years, and it took visits from both McNamara and screenwriter David Aaron Cohen to convince him to tell his story. That would've been disrespectful to Caroline even to consider the notion of not having a season," Bresnahan says. Tragedy struck again when Ellyn Found -- Caroline's mother -- died on Aug. 23. That, and the fact that she obviously was such a terrific kid.. Without their leader and star player, the team struggled mightily early in the season before rallying around the memory of their fallen teammate, ultimately triumphing unexpectedly and winning the state title again in 2011 just like Line said they would. Born June 19, 1994 in Iowa City, she is the daughter of Ernest and Ellyn Found. Today, they are remembered through their respective slogans, 'Live Like Line' and 'Love Like Ellyn,' and last month, Ice Cube Press publishing shared their stories through a book. And, though alterations and changes to their experiences had to be made for the sake of the film, everyone involved appears happy with the final story, with many teammates attending the film's Iowa City premiere. 'I don't go to funerals unless I absolutely feel pressed to go,' he said. Rather than create a film that perpetuates the stereotype of teenage girls being catty towards each other or driven by unhealthy competition, McNamara portrays loving friendships between girls and teammates as true sisterhoods that transcend life. She was not wearing a helmet. After a week of practicing in near silence (Found had been in charge of the music), the boom box is turned back on. She knew her role. Ernie Found holds up the Golden Spike as he gets hugs from Iowa City West's Shelly Stumpff (11) and Olivia Fairfield (18) following their victory over City High on Sept. 20, 2011 at City High in Iowa City. She racked up 671 career wins in nearly 30 years of coaching. To request removal of your name from an arrest report, submit these required items to arrestreports@patch.com. The four-hour, state-mandated autopsies found that Kennedy, Carolyn Bessette Kennedy and Lauren Bessette died from multiple traumatic injuries, not drowning, Barnstable County District Attorney Phil Rollins said yesterday. "McNamara is a positive and encouraging friend who keeps a happy set," Hunt says. Qualities that aren't often illustrated in female athletes," says a proud Bresnahan, as she reflects on the film's depiction of her squad. Ernie Found was the most help to Hoeft while he was writing the book, but finding trust and retelling events was not always easy. She was a mischievous student who once ordered pizza while serving detention for a minor infraction. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. I talked to (West Athletics Director) Marv (Reiland) about it, and we're not going to have a formal retirement of it, but whenever we reorder new uniforms, we're just not going to get No. Eventually, Fliehler lead the squad to their second straight title, which they dedicated to Line. You will begin to receive our Daily Sports updates. "There was no chance of forfeiting the season [after Line passed away]. 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. 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"She could almost make light of something despite of how serious it might be at the moment in order to make everybody feel better. (The Gazette), Caroline Found sets the ball in a 2010 match at Iowa City. It might be something as simple as seeing her picture.. The story was not always as amazing as Hoeft recalls. "Simply, Caroline has inspired me to be a better person. No @ic_westvb player will wear #9 again#LiveLikeLine @IowaCityWestHS https://t.co/NN1hPXBLkv. The Caroline County Sheriff's Office responded to a wooded area off of Wheeler Drive. Everybody was her friend. (The Gazette), The pulse of our team, Coach Kathy Bresnahan called Found in an emotional interview with The Gazette, Founds No. "It's a tragedy whenever any young person dies. (The Gazette) Kathy Bresnahan poses for. An Iowa City teen was killed Thursday evening after she lost control of her moped on Mormon Trek Boulevard and crashed into a tree, police said. The lights were off and all you could hear were sobs.'. Born June 19, 1994 in Iowa City, she is the daughter of Ernest and Ellyn Found. "She said she's happy with the way it came out," she told Parade. 9 uniform would never be worn again, national coach of the year by prepvolleyball.com, Frank Deford is in town to record interviews, Bresnahans book, The Miracle Season, is set for launch, The Miracle Season, the movie based on Founds life and death. Los Angeles, CA - Ernie Found faced more tragedy in two weeks than many people do in a lifetime. Bresnahan is optimistic the "The Miracle Season" will inspire young audiences to "Live Like Line" in their everyday lives. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. I had to step away from writing the story for two months. It has been 10 years since she passed away in a moped accident during the beginning of her Senior season. 'Simply, Caroline has inspired me to be a better person. Caroline Slocum Found, beloved daughter, sister and friend, died Thursday, August 11th at age 17.. 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