The College of New Jersey Athletics

BEFORE TCNJ: All-County and All-League standout in cross country and track and field at Clifton High School ... Part of three consecutive league championships in XC for the Mustangs ... State sectional medalist and group meet qualifier ... Medalist at Eastern States meet ... Member of National Honor Society, National Italian Honor Society, National Math Honor Society, National English Honor Society, and National Social Studies Honor Society ... Ranked 5th of 800 students in graduating class ... Also involved in Italian Club and Student Council ... Worked as advocate for Passaic County Youth Task Force and volunteer at Power of One (organization for the elderly and disabled)

WHY TCNJ? I chose TCNJ because it felt like a good fit for me in terms of having my major, the ability to continue my athletic career, and the welcoming environment and size of the school.

PERSONAL: Birthday is November 16 ... Parents are Douglas and Lisa Smith ... Siblings are Benjamin and Nathan ... Mother ran track at Saint Peter's University ... Biggest athletic thrill has been earning a medal at the Eastern States Meet ... Sings and plays piano and flute ... Favorite pre-race meal is pasta the night before ... Favorite athlete is Sydney McLaughlin