Bio

Prior to Clarke: Attended Scott Community College for two years…Top 12 all-regional in 2018 and Top 21 all-regional in 2019…2018 Fall Dean’s List.

High School:  2018 graduate of United Township High School…was a member of the Panthers’ cross country and track and field programs…four-year letterwinner in track…Most Dedicated Award…Academic Achievement Letter…three-year varsity letterwinner in cross country…MVP…Most Dedicated Award…Academic Achievement Letter…Top 10 percednt of class…student council…Rotarian…Interact Club member…Ribbons for Kelsey (Autism Awareness)…student hunger drive.

Personal File:  Born on July 31, 1999 in Monrovia, Illinois….daughter of George and Tina Mends, of Moline, Illinois…has three brothers and six sisters…enjoys running, walking, watching historical documentaries and writing…majoring in social work.