Looks to gain valuable experience and push the veteran runners as a freshman…Prep – A graduate of Essexville Garber High School…earned four letters each in cross country and track and field as a prep…a two-time TVC champion in cross country…a three-time all-regional selection in cross country…participated in the state cross country finals all four years of her high school career…team captain in cross country and track and field….a member of the National Honor Society…named to the academic honor roll and the citizenship honor roll all four years as a prep…Personal – Will also compete for the SVSU track and field squad…an elementary education major…daughter of Harry Nelis and Beth Kotewa…born 5-2-86.