Prior to UCF... Graduated from Miami Northwestern HS...named the team's outstanding freshman thrower...also earned third-team All-Dade during her rookie year...claimed second-team All-Dade honors as a senior...received the team's outstanding senior thrower award...helped Miami Northwestern win three Florida 4A state championships...elected vice president of the Senior Federation...recognized as the outstanding student trainer of the year in 2007.
Personal... Born in Miami, Fla....daughter of Gerald and Marie Raphael...plans to major in health science and public affairs.