Nora Lehto '24 Recruiting Profile

Academics and athletics are both extremely important to me and have shaped me to be disciplined and goal oriented. Maintaining straight As with a rigorous course load of IB and AP classes was challenging throughout high school but it’s made me a more balanced and organized person and I wouldn’t change a thing about the path that got me to where I am. I’m very scientifically minded which means that I am constantly learning and looking for new perspectives in my training. That said, I do not only focus on these personal aspects of school and running, because I truly believe that it is important to dedicate attention to helping my teammates, and I try to be supportive and compassionate. I’ve always taken care of my teammates whether that be if they are struggling with a class and need me to tutor them or if they just need someone to listen. Now that I am captain of the girls team, I’ve really stepped into this role and have made it my goal to improve our team dynamic and make sure that everyone feels that they are fully part of the team. From organizing team dinners to planning a secret Santa I always try my very best to help create an environment where my teammates feel welcomed and supported.