Josilyn Welch

My name is Josilyn Welch, and I am a 2025 graduate of Pike-Delta-York High School in Delta, Ohio. I am an extremely determined 5-foot-4, 116-pound distance runner who sets challenging goals and focuses on reaching those goals. During my junior cross country season, I finished 11th at State, earning All-Ohio Honors (18:47.10 5K). This spring at the Hopewell Loudon Track Invitational, I finished 1st in the 800m, 1600m, and 3200m, setting PR’s in the 800 (2:32) and the 1600 at 5:26. I would later lower my 1600 PR to 5:20.91, along with breaking my own school record by 19 seconds in the 3200m (11:28.08) at our Regional meet. My time at Regionals was 31 seconds faster than last year. My current GPA is 3.87, and I plan to major in nursing with a minor in Spanish.   I’m an incredibly hard worker, even when no one is watching. When others start slacking off, that’s when I push even harder. Outside of team practices, I meet individually with a running form coach, then implement her recommended exercises into my personal training, as well as my team’s practice runs.   Academically, I am an Honors student taking advanced courses. Many teachers have commented on my leadership skills, strong work ethic and desire to succeed, both inside and outside of the classroom. At church I helped create a weekly youth program for middle school and high school students. I also volunteer with my community’s summer lunch program that provides free lunches to children in need. My work experience includes coaching preschool and school-age gymnastics classes.   Thank you for taking time to view my profile! Good luck during your season!