Name: Emily Bracher

School: University of Maryland

Sport: Track & Field

Why did you choose this school?

I loved the atmosphere when I visited; the team was so welcoming and the campus was beautiful.  The academic and athletic programs sold me.

What are you most looking forward to about running in college?

Building bonds with the team

What will you miss most about running at FTHS?

My friends that I created during track

What is your favorite specific memory of running at FTHS?

Nationals

Coach Briggs on Emily: “I love red!! The thing that I most respect about Emily as an athlete is her toughness; she never lost faith in herself during her injury. I am impressed by–and appreciate– her toughness.”