Caitlyn Ifft '16 Recruiting Profile
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2015 HighlightsPersonal Statement
My cross country goals include perfecting my consistancy between mile one and mile two of a three mile race. I also am currently working on my form to get more leg turnover during my races. On the track side of things,my goals again include perfecting my consistancy between laps- in the 800M and 1600M. Also, I am working on improving my finishing kick (to begin sooner and finish stronger).
Through High School, I have earned a spot in the top 10 of my class (9th out of 150) and I have been on the high honor roll all 3 years.
Besides sports and academics, I am very involved in my extra-curriculars and the community. I know how to balance to my time and distribute it evenly between my sports, schoolwork, extra-curricular activites, and caring for and showing my horses. Through these things, I have learned responsibility, time management, and how to work well with others. I have competed on teams for FFA on both the state and national level, which taught me leadership as well as the importance of teamwork.
I have not came to a precise decision concerning my major or a university. However, I wish to persue my running career where I can also strive towards earning a degree.
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 8 years
- 2015 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- 2nd Team All-Conference, MVP; Captain; All conference in 1600M and 800M
- 2014 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- MVP; captain
- 2014 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- Broke 3200M school record; captain
- 2014 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- Captain
- 2013 Varsity Team
- 2013 Varsity Team
- 2013 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- Broke XC school record; MVP; captain
- 2012 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- Tied school record
Coach References
- High School Head Coach
- Coach Scott McGuire
- High School Head Coach
- Coach Jason Welch
- High School Assistant Coach
- Coach Scott Willi
Events
- Camp/Event
- Fighting Illini Cross Country Camp
- 7/20/14 to 7/24/14
- Lots of good workouts, great camp
Statistics
| Event | 2015 Varsity Team | 2014 Varsity Team | 2014 Varsity Team | 2013 Varsity Team | 2012 Varsity Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4x800M (Split) | 2:24 | ||||
| 800M | 2:24 | 2:30 | |||
| 1600M | 5:33 | ||||
| 4x400M (Split) | 1:03 | ||||
| 3200M | 12:48 | ||||
| 5K | 18:52 | ||||
| Distance & PR | 3 miles; 18:52 | 3 miles; 19:44 |
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. Honors English I and II (freshman/sophomore years)...more rigorous than regular English I and II classes....i.e. more homework, more reading assignments, more analysis doneAre you in AP/IB classes?
Yes. AP English Language and Composition (Jr. year)...vs regular English 3. College prep course...mixture of English 3 and Advanced Composition; Took Advanced Placement U.S. History class (combination of US History A, B, or C); Took Advanced Business Software class (dual credit class with Parkland Community College)Registered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- AwardsHigh honor roll all high school years so far, National Honor Society for 2 years so far, Secretary of National Honor Society, Spoke to 2015-16 incoming freshman about how to balance academics/athletics, Won Voice of Democracy essay; was representative on behalf of PCHS at Regional level through VFW for Voice of Democracy
- ActivitiesNational Honor Society, Student Senate, PC Leadership, Spanish Club, I own and raise horses and show them, 4-H, FFA (Was on Crops, Horses, Soils, Poultry, Meats and Dairy Products Judging teams) In Poultry, our team was 1st in State, and I placed 9th individually. In Dairy Products, team was 1st in state, and I was 1st individually. At the National level, our team was 1st and I was 3rd individually in the nation.
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