Caroline is an honor roll student at Abington Heights High School and will begin her senior year this fall. She is a member of the school's tennis and lacrosse teams and is actively involved in student leadership through Student Council, the Yearbook Committee, ENACT, and MiniTHON. Passionate about supporting the well-being of her peers, Caroline helped her school establish a chapter of Morgan's Message, a national nonprofit dedicated to student-athlete mental health awareness. She also serves as a Campus Ambassador.

What year and where did you participate in GOTR?  

"I did Girls on the Run at South Abington Elementary in 3rd and 4th grade (2018–2019). I also started my 5th season at Abington Heights Middle School, but it only lasted a couple weeks before everything shut down because of Covid."

What do you remember most about being a part of the program? 

"I remember how positive it always was and how it was a good pace to go and decompress. It never felt competitive in a stressful way everyone was just supportive and trying their best. I liked running with my teammates and doing the little lessons and activities. The 5K at the end always stands out too because it felt like such a big accomplishment."

What do you think is the lesson you learned from GOTR that you use most in your adult life?

"I think the biggest thing I took from it is just realizing I can do more than I think I can. It really helped me build confidence and taught me that even if something feels hard, you can still push through it." 

What has your journey looked like since Girls on the Run? 

"Since then, I’ve just tried to carry those lessons into school, sports, and everything else I do. I’m definitely more confident and better at working with people than I used to be. Even when things get stressful or don’t go as planned, I try to stay positive and keep going."

What advice would you share with girls participating in GOTR this season?

"I’d say just have fun with it and don’t overthink everything. Try your best, even if you’re not sure, and don’t compare yourself to anyone else. Support your teammates and just enjoy it while it lasts because you’ll probably look back on it more than you expect."