Why Wittenberg?

The team was very welcoming, and I could tell that the professors here truly cared about their students.

High School

Ran cross country for the Eagles under coach Stephanie Schneider-Sims, paving the way to conference championships in 2014 and 2017... The Northern Buckeye League Runner of the Year and league champion in 2017 was previously Second Team All-NBC in 2015 and 2016... Named the Eagles Most Valuable Runner as a captain in 2017.

Ran track under coach Nikki Sabo, leading the team to four consecutive NBC championships through high school as well as champions of the Eastwood relays in 2017 and 2018... Individually, named Honorable Mention All-NBC in the 4x800 meter relay in 2017... Recognized as the Eagles Most Improved Runner as a captain in 2018.

Four-year honor roll student... Recognized as German Student of the Year in 2017 and Student of the Month for January 2018... Involved in several clubs and activities through high school, including Key Club, Student Council, and National Honors Society.

Personal

Daughter of Ellen and Brent Welker... Newman Club (VP)... Common Ground (Secretary)... Tiger Up Award