SOPHOMORE (2016): Joined the team after only competing in track and field as a freshman

Before Ursinus: PIAA District 6 top-three finisher in track and field at Hollidaysburg Area High School ... Scholar of Distinction and AP Scholar with Honors ... Blair County 20 Under 20 Future Leaders and Blair County Arts Foundation Award recipient ... Presidential Certificate for Academic Achievement ... Power of Dance Award

Personal: Born October 3, 1996 ... Daughter of Brent and Deb Simpson ... Has two siblings, Andrew (17) and Lauren (15) ... Majoring in Biochemistry and Dance ... Resident Advisor and tour guide on campus ... Member of Escape Velocity Dance Troupe and UC Dance Company ... Biochemistry and Molecular Biology independent research ... Brownback Anders Pre-Health Society 

Why Ursinus: I chose to come to Ursinus College because of the great sense of community I felt when I came to visit. Everyone was very friendly and welcoming, which I had not noticed on other campuses. I also knew I had wanted to be a double major in Dance and Biochemistry before I entered college, and Ursinus College was one of the only places that encouraged me to do both and get involved in other activities. All of the opportunities available to me on this campus, the beautiful green campus, and the people are what made me choose Ursinus. 

HONORS

• Centennial Conference Academic Honor Roll (Fall 2016)