The College of New Jersey Athletics

BEFORE TCNJ: Three-time first team all-county and all-conference standout at West Milford High School, where she starred in both cross country and track and field and helped the Highlanders win three consecutive conference championships and one county championship ... Two-time Most Dedicated Award recipient in cross country ... Also earned all-conference and all-county accolades in track, winning the 800 meter run at her conference championship meet ... Class of 2026 valedictorian ... Recipient of Mathematics Department Award, AP Scholar with Honor, RIT George Eastman Young Leaders Award, College Board Rural and Small Town Award, and College Board School Recognition Award ... President of National Honors Society ... Member of Mu Alpha Theta, National English Honors Society, National Art Honors Society, and National Spanish Honors Society ... Also part of Interact Club, Heroes and Cool Kids, Women's Empowerment Club, and Varsity Club

WHY TCNJ? I chose TCNJ because of the academic programs it offers, the welcoming atmosphere of the campus, and the opportunity to continue my athletic career.

PERSONAL: Birthday is June 19 ... Parents are Al and Trish Traverso ... Has one sibling, Noah, who is on the TCNJ men's track and field team ... Taught herself to play the guitar and ukulele ... Other hobbies include painting, paddleboarding, and playing pickleball ... Likes a plain bagel with strawberries before a race and a banana bowl from Playa Bowls after ... Favorite athletes are Anna Hall and Tara Davis-Woodhall ... Has completed two Ocean City half-marathons