BEFORE PENN STATE
HIGH SCHOOL PRs: SP – 46-3, DT – 144-0
Threw for Northern High School where she earned All-America honors at Nike Indoor Nationals…Was a four-time Maryland state champion with two wins each in the shot put and discus throw events…During her high school career, she was a member of the National Honor Society for three years…She also played basketball at Northern.
PERSONAL
Son of Dana and James Cope, both of whom also attended Penn State…Has one sister, Ashley…Studying computer science at Penn State…Enjoys playing basketball and lacrosse outside of track & field…Also plays video games and enjoys swimming in her free time…Chose Penn State because “it’s been my dream school since I was a little kid. My parents went here and always brought me to football games since I was very little so it’s always been a dream of mine to go here. I also love the campus and the creamery! The school spirit is unbeatable.”