High School: A four-year letterwinner under the direction of Larry Jackson at Ursuline Academy of Dallas … Helped her team to four-straight TAPPS (Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools) State Championships 5A (2008-2011) … Had the fastest time out of Texas in her senior season in the 100-meter dash (11.55) … Named the 2011 5A TAPPS Female Athlete of the Year … Competed in the USA Junior Nationals in the 100m Dash earning a spot in the finals and a seventh place overall finish … A USA Junior All-American … Earned a fourth place finish at the same event in 2010 … Three-time State Champion and record holder in 5A TAPPS 100m dash … 2011 5A TAPPS 200m dash champion … Placed first in every 100m and 200m race she competed in during her senior season.
Personal: Born Stephanie C. Kalu on May 8, 1993 in Dallas, Texas … Parents are Patrick and Patricia … Chose Georgia Tech because of the academics, the team and the connections … Started running in the fifth grade … Most memorable athletic achievements were setting the 5A TAPPS 100m dash record, becoming a USA Junior National All-American and Receiving the 5A TAPPS Female Athlete of the Year Award … plans to major in psychology.
