Katherine Preston '17 Recruiting Profile

I have always been athletic and competitive.  This partially comes from having three brothers, but it's also just my personality.  I have tried numerous sports through the years including baseball, field hockey, cross country, soccer and finally track.  It was through soccer that I learned that I was usually faster than most of the other girls.  So when I got to high school I decided to go out for the track team and run sprints.  I made varsity my freshman year and was named Most Valuable Player my sophomore and junior year.  In addition, I earned Outstanding Track Athlete my junior year.  I enjoy running and I enjoy being a leader for my teammates.  I run the 200 meter, 100 meter, 4 x 100 meter and 4 x 400 meter.  My fastest 100 meter so far is 12.52, and my fastest 200 meter is 26.04.  

I have learned a lot during my years in sports, although the most important thing I've learned is that hard work, dedication and faith allow me accomplish my goals.  As I look forward to my final season in high school, I have set goals to break my personal records.  I have already begun training so that I start the season in the best shape of my life.  In addition, I want to continue to bring my grade point average up, and I know this will happen through dedication and hard work as well.  I currently have a 3.65 GPA, but I know I can raise that a little higher this year.