High School: Illinois state champion in cross country (2005)...first female athlete at Marist High School to win a state title...regional and sectional cross country champ...team co-captain and all-conference performer...sectional champion in the 1600 and 3200 in track...state runner-up in the 3200...personal bests of 16:51 (3 mile), 10:47 (3200), 5:04 (1600) and 2:24 (800)...earned four varsity letters each in cross country and track...High School Coach: Patrick Quinn.