I am entering my senior year at Western Boone High School where I compete in pole vault. I have a strong interest in continuing my athletic career beyond high school while I get my advanced education.
I achieved two key goals in 2019: winning the small school division at the Indiana indoor state meet, and earning outdoor All-State honors. I plan to continue to build upon my junior year success by increasing my PR to 13'. I would also like to consistently jump 12' by the start of the 2020 indoor season. My three year progression: 9th grade - 9'6", 10th grade - 10'10", 11th grade -12'0" (16 years old at the time).
My college goals are: to find a school that is a good academic fit, to join a well-funded track program where I can improve as a vaulter and contribute to the team, and to earn an athletic scholarship that reflects my vaulting performance.
I highly value the relationships I have built with my high school teammates, other regional pole vaulters, and the coaches that have guided me the last three years. I look forward to building similar relationships in college.
Grace Huckstep
Western Boone High School 2020