Hope Bennett Class: Freshman Hometown: Aiken, S.C. High School: South Aiken Height: 5-3 Event: Jumps Major: Early Childhood Education

Before USC Upstate: Member of the track and field team at South Aiken, earning four letters ... Was a two-time all-region selection ... Competed in state championships in 2008 and 2009.

Personal: Born Jan. 31, 1991 ... Daughter of Mike and Patti Bennett ... Has one brother, Matt, and three sisters, Nancy, Stephanie and Allie ... Majoring in early childhood education ... Favorite actor is Will Ferrell ... Favorite TV show is "That `70s Show" ... Favorite movie is "Ferris Bueler's Day Off" ... Favorite music group is Bullet for My Valentine ... Favorite sports figure is Grace Taylor ... Most admires her mom ... Enjoys track and field, listening to music and reading ... Dream job is to be a teacher.