High School: Lettered in track and cross country at Stratford High School … Named Stratford Female Athlete of Year in 2010 and 2011 … Three-time All-Region selection in both track and cross country … Three-time All-State in track and two-time All-State in cross country … Named Runner of the Year in 2010 … South Carolina State Cross Country Champion in 2009 and 2010 … Finished third in the 20009 state championship in the 800-meter and second in the 1,600-meter.

Personal: Born June 4, 1993 to William and Michelle Polite … Has a younger brother named Brandon and a younger sister named Sydney … Enjoys reading and watching TV … Her favorite movie is “The Goofy Movie” and her favorite TV show is “Glee” … Lists Coldplay as his favorite musical group … Favorite season is autumn … Claims 13 Reasons Way by Jay Asher … Most admires her grandfather, Ward … Wants a job helping others … Her favorite quote is, “after a while crocodile.”