WCHS senior Mariah Harter will run track at Huntington University. Harter is shown above with (from left) Matt Burnworth, Jamison Burnworth and Janel Bournworth. In back are WCHS girls track coach Scott Erba and Huntington track coach Tom King (Photo provided)

WARSAW – Warsaw Community High School track and field standout Mariah Harter made it official on Tuesday, inking a letter of intent to attend Huntington University and run track and field for the Foresters.

Harter, a four-year letter winner for coach Scott Erba, has been a reliable performer for the Lady Tiger program. Harter’s efforts last year not only helped her 4 X 100 relay team establish a school record, it turned into a state-runner up performance that was the 12th best time the history of Indiana girls track and field. Harter also competes in the 100 and 200 for the Tigers and is hoping to return to Indianapolis this season once again.

Harter’s efforts last year were noticed as she earned Most Improved for the Lady Tigers, and she credits the Lady Tiger track and field program and coach Erba for preparing her for the challenges of competing at the next level.

The speedy senior not only has left an impression on the track, her efforts in the classroom, school and community have been noteworthy as well. A member of the Octagon Club, Tiger Student Athletic Board, and National Honor Society, Harter has also served the past five years with Warsaw Community Church where she has functioned as a Small Group Leader. In the classroom, Harter has been impressive as well, with her hard work resulting in a tremendous 10.87 grade point average on a 12-point scale.

Harter, intending to major in Social Work, hopes to attend Huntington for three years and earn a degree while running for coach Tom King.

The Foresters compete in the NAIA and the Crossroads Conference.