High School: Was a three-year state qualifier in track at Pueblo West High School in Pueblo West, Colo. ... Holds the school record in the high jump event with a leap of 5-foot-1 ... Also particpated in volleyball, where she was an all-conference defender and all-conference second-team selection ... Helped lead her volleyball team to a berth in the state tournament ... Graduated with a gold cord and a 3.8 GPA ... Was active on the school newspaper.

Personal: Daughter of Kevin and Christina McGrath ... Has two siblings, Leah and Eric ... Plans to major in biology with an emphasis in nutrition.