Emma Janesak

Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Sparta, Mich.
Height:
5-6
High School:
Sparta
Major:
Political Science

High School: Personal Records: 800m (2:18.43), 1600m (5:06.07), 5k (18:29.07) … earned all-state accolades for cross country and track in 2023 … four-time cross country all-conference honoree (2019-22) … placed 23^rd at Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) LP Cross Country Finals in 2022 … holds Sparta High School women’s record in 5k and 1600m … competed with Sparta High School to win OK Silver Conference Championships in cross country and track in 2022.

Personal: Daughter of Marlene and James Janesak … has two younger brothers, Gregory and Joseph … both parents attended CMU … intends to study law … Fun fact: “I have a certain scrunchie I always wear during races for good luck. I also keep every penny I find and put a few in my phone case for good luck as well.”

Why CMU?: “I like how CMU is a bigger community but still has a small-knit community that makes it feel like home. Coming from a small town, it makes the transition easier for me while still giving me the opportunity to broaden my horizons and seek out new adventures.”