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Summit High School senior Tristan White died Friday afternoon after collapsing during wrestling practice Wednesday and spending the last few days in a Denver hospital. He was 17.
A statement from Summit High School said doctors had been working around the clock in an effort to stabilize his heart and overall condition. White was placed on life support Thursday, and though his condition was relatively stable throughout the night, he died shortly after noon Friday.
Summit School District spokesman Travis Avery said while White's heart was a focus in his treatment, the exact nature of his condition is not yet known.
Students were overcome with grief after SHS administrators gave them the news mid-day Friday. An announcement in the library prompted hugging, tears and the passing of Kleenex. In the main hallway, students cried in disbelief. The SHS statement characterized White as a vibrant member of the Tiger family.
Summit School District had a team of counselors on site Friday to provide support to students, staff and parents.
The statement from principaly Drew Adkins to parents read: “We extend our deepest sympathies to the White family and friends as we are all deeply saddened by this news. You are welcome to visit the school through the remainder of the day where space and personnel are available to you and your child.”
White had been attending Summit schools since kindergarten. In addition to wrestling, he was a member of the symphonic band and a creative writer, according to a school district statement.
After White collapsed Wednesday, emergency responders from Red, White and Blue Fire District, Lake Dillon Fire-Rescue, the Summit County Sheriff's Office and Summit County Ambulance Service arrived at the scene. He was taken to St. Anthony Summit Medical Center before being air-lifted to Denver.
A Facebook page was set up Wednesday afternoon entitled “Wear White to Show Support for Tristan.” Friends from all over the world posted numerous messages of support over the past few days, and on Friday were using the page to say good-bye. Some of the comment included:
> “God bless Tristan and please watch over his friends and family during this very sad time.”
> “We will wear white until he comes home... he's home now with his savior. Rest in peace, Tristan.”
There were no plans yet for memorial services as of late Friday.
A statement from Summit High School said doctors had been working around the clock in an effort to stabilize his heart and overall condition. White was placed on life support Thursday, and though his condition was relatively stable throughout the night, he died shortly after noon Friday.
Summit School District spokesman Travis Avery said while White's heart was a focus in his treatment, the exact nature of his condition is not yet known.
Students were overcome with grief after SHS administrators gave them the news mid-day Friday. An announcement in the library prompted hugging, tears and the passing of Kleenex. In the main hallway, students cried in disbelief. The SHS statement characterized White as a vibrant member of the Tiger family.
Summit School District had a team of counselors on site Friday to provide support to students, staff and parents.
The statement from principaly Drew Adkins to parents read: “We extend our deepest sympathies to the White family and friends as we are all deeply saddened by this news. You are welcome to visit the school through the remainder of the day where space and personnel are available to you and your child.”
White had been attending Summit schools since kindergarten. In addition to wrestling, he was a member of the symphonic band and a creative writer, according to a school district statement.
After White collapsed Wednesday, emergency responders from Red, White and Blue Fire District, Lake Dillon Fire-Rescue, the Summit County Sheriff's Office and Summit County Ambulance Service arrived at the scene. He was taken to St. Anthony Summit Medical Center before being air-lifted to Denver.
A Facebook page was set up Wednesday afternoon entitled “Wear White to Show Support for Tristan.” Friends from all over the world posted numerous messages of support over the past few days, and on Friday were using the page to say good-bye. Some of the comment included:
> “God bless Tristan and please watch over his friends and family during this very sad time.”
> “We will wear white until he comes home... he's home now with his savior. Rest in peace, Tristan.”
There were no plans yet for memorial services as of late Friday.
