Personal: Persha joins the WSSU cross country squad for the first time this fall and will look to make a name for herself in WSSU cross country history...A native of Philadelphia, PA, she is a graduate of Simon Gratz High School...She had a stellar high school career as a Lady Bulldog competing in numerous track & field events...She helped lead the team to a Public League Championship as well as a state championship in the 4x100m relays as a senior...A Psychology major.