Name: Calla Miko

High school: Portage

Hometown: Portage

Sport: Track and field

Position: Thrower

College choice: Saint Francis

Other colleges considered: None

Why I picked Saint Francis: “I grew up always around SFU’s campus and it feels like a second home. Track always brought me joy and I got the opportunity to continue my career.”

Greatest high school achievement: “Placing second in the shot put at our conference meet.”

Coach Lance Hudak’s quote: “Through hard work and attention to detail, Calla has developed into an excellent shot putter and will flourish as a thrower under coach (Doug) Hoover and his staff. She is outstanding in the classroom and a service-orietned leader. Callas is the complete package as a student-athlete. We are looking forward to watching her succeed both academically and athletically.”

How I got my start throwing: “My older brother Mitchell threw, so I wanted to follow in his footsteps.”

Favorite college growing up: Saint Francis, Pitt

Other interests: Volleyball

What getting to play in college means to me: “I now have the opportunity to continue to grow in the sport I love.”

Probable college major: Marketing

Parents: John and Christina Miko