Before SDSU Was a varsity athlete in volleyball and tennis for four years, and also competed in cheerleading at Huron High School (2004 graduate) ... appeared in four state tennis tournaments ... finished fourth at state in first-flight singles as a senior ... finished second at state in second-flight singles as a junior ... Eastern South Dakota Conference doubles champion as a junior .. National Women in Sports Day Award recipient ... member of National Honor Society ... academic all-state for volleyball, tennis and cheerleading