My name is Ella Boate, and a member of the class of 2021 at Minster High School in Ohio. I am a varsity runner and participate in my school’s cross country and track team, specializing in distance events. I am a three-time cross country first-team all-state runner, and one from track and field. I have personal records of 18:34 in the 5k, 11:55 in the two-mile, 5:35 in the mile, and 2:22 in the 800. I come from a very deep program in Ohio, known for our distance runners, so I have not always had the opportunity to run some of the longer distance events. It was my goal this season to run the mile and two-mile to drop time, as I have already run unofficial PRs in both those events during a 5k. I am hoping to drop about thirty to forty seconds in the mile, and fifty-second in the two-mile, although my plans may need to shift in light of recent events. I am a part of a three-time state champion team in cross country and was our Team MVP this past season as a junior. I am also a member of our regional meet record holding team in the 4×800. I have a cumulative GPA of 3.89 and an ACT score of 32, and a super score of 34. My school does not weigh GPAs and we do not have AP classes available to take until our senior year so I plan to take them next year. 

As a result of coming from such a small school, I do not have the opportunity to join an indoor track team, so I compete on my school’s swim team as a varsity member since my freshman year. As well as being involved in athletics I participate in the math club and am a chairman of a group in my school’s Youth Leadership Organization (YLA). In the YLA I am one of the chairmen of the Red Wagon Campaign, which collects toys and distributes them to nearby children’s hospitals during the holidays. Being in that position has taught me so much about being a good person, student, and teammate. I know how important bringing someone a smile can be. I am also involved in my church, volunteering to work a youth bible camp my parish puts on during the summer. 

Beyond running I love traveling, my cats, reading, and science. I hope to study biochemistry in college and to one day pursue a career in medical research. I am looking forward to finding a school that will help me reach my athletic and academic goals. I am looking forward to finding a university that can help me be the best version of myself! For more information, please email me at ellaboate2021@gmail.com.