The state’s 2024-25 Gatorade Girls Cross Country Runner of the Year, the 5-foot-5 senior distance talent set a state record in the 1600-meter run at the Class LL state meet earlier this month and her time of 4:40.62 ranked No. 6 nationally among girls prep competitors this spring. Strauss also set a state record in the mile at the BSR Elite Scholastic Meet with a 4:39.88 clocking, which ranked No. 14 nationally. She added state titles in the 800- and 3200-meter runs, and her PR in the 800 of 2:08.26 at the Central Connecticut Conference Championships ranked No. 49 nationally.
Strauss has maintained a weighted 4.52 GPA in the classroom. She has signed a written letter of athletic aid to compete at the University of Connecticut this fall.
Strauss has volunteered locally with Camp Sunrise, which serves children with special needs. She has also donated her time to multiple community service initiatives through her church congregation.
