The College of New Jersey Athletics

BEFORE TCNJ: Four-time all-conference selection in cross country at River Dell Regional High School ... Also earned multiple all-league honors in both indoor and outdoor track and field ... Helped lead Golden Hawks to two league titles in track and field, as well as state championships in indoor track (2023) and outdoor track (2024) ... Co-President of the National Art Honors Society ... Member of Best Buddies, Interact, and Future Teachers Club ... Helped out at Regal Runners, a foundation that helps younger kids get into running

WHY TCNJ? It has always been my dream to become a teacher and TCNJ has such a good Education program I knew this is where I wanted to go for a long time. I love the feel of the campus and can’t wait to start.

PERSONAL: Birthday is September 27 ... Parents are William and Elizabeth Smerdon ... Mother played soccer at William Paterson ... Has one sibling, Kayla ... Former high school teammate of Alex Grivas '26 ... Biggest athletic thrill has been getting the chance to run with in State Sectionals at Holmdel ... Can make pottery on a pottery wheel ... Hobbies include cooking/baking, reading, babysitting, and pottery ... Likes oatmeal or multigrain Cheerios before a meet and a yogurt bowl or salad bowl after ... Favorite athletes are Parker Valby, Anna Hall, Jane Hedengren, Sadie Engelhardt, and Sydney McLaughlin