Saint Joseph's College of Maine

Why Saint Joseph’s? I chose Saint Joseph’s College because of its longstanding reputation for excellence in nursing, beautiful campus, and tight-knit community. I am also excited for the opportunity to continue my passion for running at the collegiate level.

High School: Competed in cross country, indoor track, outdoor track, and dance for four years at Cheverus High School…participated in the 5K, 800-meter, 1,600-meter, 4x400 relay, and 4x800 relay…helped the outdoor 4x800 relay win the SMAA Championship and finish second at the Class A State Championship as a senior…earned First Team All-Conference honors in the 4x800 relay…competed at the New England Championships in the indoor 4x800 relay and placed fifth in the 800 at the Southwestern Championship as a senior…competed at the Manhattan Invitational in New York during her senior cross country season…received the Will to Win Award as a senior…earned varsity recognition in cross country and track throughout all four years…competed at regional and state cross country championships all four years and indoor and outdoor track championships for three years…earned All-Academic Team honors in cross country, indoor track, and outdoor track…received bronze and silver academic recognition and the Bowdoin Book Award…graduated Summa Cum Laude as a top-10 student in her class…served as an officer in the National Honor Society, vice president and president of Best Buddies, and participated in Key Club and Outing Club…volunteered with the Key Club Turkey Drive, Portland Trails, Preble Street Food Security Hub, St. Vincent de Paul Soup Kitchen, a senior living community, the Maine Marathon, and the Best Buddies Friendship Walk.

Personal: Margaret Keating Kingsley, daughter of Kate and David Kingsley…sister of Jack Kingsley.