HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from Lake Central High School (St. John, Indiana) where she earned seven varsity letters in cross country and track...was a member of the 2007 Nike Team Nationals Midwest Regional championship squad...was a three-time All-Region and All-Sectional performer...also earned All-Semi State, All-Conference, and honorable mention All-State honors as a senior on the cross country course...helped LCHS to a semi-state record for the lowest point total (32) in 2007 after helping her squad to four straight sectional and regional titles...also helped her squad to a 21st-place finish at the Nike Team National Championships in 2007...on the track, she helped lead LCHS to four straight sectional titles and the 2008 regional title...was on the Academic Honor Roll all four years in high school...was a member of the National Honor Society, the Yearbook, and participated in the Dollars for Scholars program...also helped with the Special Olympics.