Pennsbury Track Star Honored At State Capitol

LOWER MAKEFIELD, PA — State Rep. Perry Warren and state Sen. Steve Santarsiero welcomed recent Pennsbury High School graduate Kayli Williams to the Capitol on Tuesday. Williams, a Lower Makefield resident, was recognized for her impressive athletic accomplishments throughout high school.

Williams won the state championship in the 100-meter hurdles this year. In May, she raced to a victory in 14.38 seconds to claim the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association Class 3A title.

“Kayli has demonstrated her talent, determination and excellence in the classroom as well as in athletics throughout her high school career,” Warren said. “She is an honors student and an all-league field hockey player, in addition to being one of the most dominating track athletes in the state.”

In the fall, Williams will be attending Georgia State University in Atlanta. She plans to run track for the Georgia State Panthers track team and head coach Kyle Stevenson.

“Kayli is an exemplary student and athlete, as both a state champion in 100-meter hurdles, and an honors student,” Santarsiero said. “Her dedication to both her sport and her studies demonstrates her commitment to excellence. It was my pleasure today to recognize Kayli on the floor of the Senate and host her and her family and coaches in the gallery.”

Warren welcomed Williams in the House Chamber, and presented her with a citation from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

“Kayli put in the long hours and extra work needed to earn the right to be called a state champion,” Warren said. “She entered the final race of her high school career with the fastest qualifying time at Shippensburg’s Seth Grove Stadium, where she raced to a convincing victory. I joined my colleagues in the House in congratulating Kayli on her numerous accomplishments, since she has been the picture of grace, resolve and achievement — in the classroom and on the track.”