Young athletes are often resilient enough to make full recoveries from devastating injuries. Such is the case for Missouri S&T pole vaulter Jordan Henry, who injured his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) while playing basketball in high school. During his recovery, Henry’s track coach suggested he focus on pole vaulting.
Katie Mae Herington: prospective UMR student
March 13, 2007 by
Vital stats
- hometown: Kalona, Iowa
- birthday: 2/1/89
- current occupation: Mid-Prairie High School senior
- college plans: starts UMR in August, signed to play volleyball
- dream job: either a marine biologist studying manatees in Florida or being a photographer for National Geographic
- interests: reading, hanging out with friends, volleyball, watching movies and crocheting