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2020-21 Track and Field

Merriam Scafide

  • Year Freshman
  • Hometown Houston, TX
  • High School Incarnate Word Academy

Biography

High School Honors:

  • State Qualifier for high jump, 1600 meter relay and 800 meter relay,
  • Broke school record for high jump and 100m hurdles
  • Varsity volleyball team captain 11-12th
  • TAPPS All-State academic player
  • MVP 11-12th
  • Second Team All-District 11-12th

Academic Honors:

  • Top Ten Kids(Distinguished Graduate)
  • National Honor Society
  • National Spanish Honor Society
  • Mu Alpha Theta
  • Distinguished Leader Award
  • Excellence in AP English

Why Trinity:

  • "I wanted a small liberal arts school where I could explore many different interests and be a part of a tightly knit community. The people and professors here will push me to be my best self academically and instill lifelong morals and a love of learning."

Intended Major/Career Path:

  • Pre-Law and Finance/Law School

Clubs/Organizations:

  • Archdiocesan Youth Council (Catholic group that plans huge retreats for thousands of people across Houston)
  • Student Council (Student Body Secretary)
  • St. Cecilia Youth Leader for middle school and high school catholic groups

Personal:

  • Daughter of Drew and Sarah...three siblings: Alice Kate, Joseph, Jack
  • Interests include piano, reading, and sewing
  • Didn't start running track until her junior year of high school - played soccer and volleyball before that