Kyla Whannell '15 Recruiting Profile
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2014 HighlightsPersonal Statement
My name is Kyla Whannell and I am a Senior at Kenai Central High School in Kenai, Alaska. I have always wanted to run track at the collegiate level, as well as, finding a college that will meet my academic and social needs.
I am currently the Student Body President and involved in various sports and activities in my church and in my community. Most recently, I am organizing a local fundraiser to assist the homeless teens in our Kenai Peninsula area through the school district. I love to be involved with my community and try to make a difference. I know sports and school will require a lot of time and commitment, but with my extra time I have, I want to be able to get involved in my new community at college.
Academically, I have always strived to do my very best. I have been in the KCHS National Honor Society my Junior and Senior years. I have a 3.6/4.0 GPA and have maintained this GPA throughout the years in Varsity volleyball, club volleyball, Varsity Track, church activities and church youth group, and community services. I am looking forward to obtaining a degree in Business and Communications and one day hope to own my own business.
I believe I am a good candidate for a collegiate Track team, because of my dedication, leadership and my passion to run. I enjoy track, because not only is it an individual sport, but it is also a team sport. I enjoy my individual events, but my favorite experiences are working with others on relay teams. My teammates are also very important to me. I've been with the same team since the 7th grade and our bond has only grown stronger. I am so proud of each and every one of them when they compete and they can always hear me yelling and cheering for them during their event/s. I am a dedicated athlete and strive to do my best whether it is a 40 minute run in the snow at the beginning of our chilly Alaskan Track season or a sprint workout that should make you cry at the end of the Track season. My competitiveness, involvement, and enjoyment in sports has helped me become the confident person I am today. Thank you. Kyla Whannell
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 4 years
- 2015 Varsity Team
Team Awards
- Regional Champs, State 2nd Place, Conference 2nd Place
- 2014 Varsity Team
- 2013 Varsity Team
- 2012 Varsity Team
Coach References
- High School Head Coach
- Chris Hanson
- High School Assistant Coach
- Jesse Settlemyer
- High School Assistant Coach
- Heidi Harding
Events
- Camp/Event
- University of Oregon Track & Field Camp 2014
- 6/29/14 to 7/03/14
- Camp/Event
- Brian Young Invitational, 2015
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- Athletes are invited only based on their times/jumps/throws over the 2015 track season. High Standards to qualify for this track meet.
Statistics
| Event | 2015 Varsity Team | 2012 Varsity Team |
|---|---|---|
| 4x200M (Split) | 1:45:17, Brian Young Invitational 2015, 6/6/15, 1st Place | 1:53:47, 5/18/13, State, 4th Pl. Medal, Sophomore Year |
| Sprint Medley (Split) | 1st Place Medals, 1600 S.M., Big C Relays, 4/11/15, 3Peat Champions (4:15:70), Senior Year | 1600m S.M., Big C Relays, 1st Place Medals, 2013 & 2014 Champions (4:25:43 & 4:26:43), Sophomore & Junior Years |
| 4x100M (Split) | 52:694, 5/17/14, Regions III, 1st Pl. Medal, State 4th Pl. Medal, Junior Year | |
| 4x400M (Split) | 4:09:92, 5/19/12, State, 2nd Pl. Medal, Freshmen Year | |
| Long Jump | 13' 11" |
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
NoAre you in AP/IB classes?
NoRegistered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- AwardsHonor Roll, National Honor Society, Junior Class President, Student Body President, Student of the Month (Kard of the Deck), Region III All Sportsmanship Award for Kenai Volleyball 2014, Varsity Volleyball 3yrs 2012-14, Varsity Track & Field 4 yrs 2012-15, State Qualifier in Varsity Track 2012-14 Relays and Individual Events Since Freshmen Year, Medals Received in Track 2012-14: 4x400 2nd 2012 Region III, 4x400 2nd 2012 State, 4x100 1st 2013 Region III, 4x200 1st 2013 Region III, 4x200 4th 2013 State, 4x100 1st 2014 Region III, 4x200 3rd 2014 Region III, 4x100 4th 2014 State. December 2014 Student of the Month in Leadership. December 2014 Chamber of Commerce Student of the Month.
- ActivitiesChurch Altar Server, Church Pancake Breakfast Crew, Santa's Helper at OLA, Eucharistic Minister, Sunday School Teacher for K/1, Church Youth Group Core Team, Senior Civics Project: Fundraising and bringing Awareness to the Students in Transition Program for Homeless Teens, Volunteer for all Church activities involving toddlers thru 5th grade, Vacation Bible School, Youth Mission Trips & Fundraising, Japanese Cultural Exchange July/Aug 2014, Volunteer Volleyball coaching at Kenai Middle School 2012-15,
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