Joanna Serago Middle Distances Freshman Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida (Allen D. Nease High School)

This Year in Cross Country: Improved during course of season...Set three personal bests in five competitive races...Best effort was 21:09 5K at Cardinal Classic in Louisville.

In High School: Captain of cross country and track & field teams...Named All-District on cross country team that won county championship...Personal bests include 800 (2:33), mile (5:40) and 6K (20:26)...Recipient of Jasper (Fla.) Sports Award.

Personal: Joanna Christine Serago...Daughter of Chris and Judi Serago...Has an older sister...Played on basketball squad that won state title...Treasurer of National Honor Society chapter...Member of Math Honor Society...School president of Interact organization...Spent last summer coaching basketball.