Francis Marion University Athletics

FMU: First-year player at FMU.....Local product....Walk-on....Transfer from Florence-Darlington Technical College....FMU Swamp Fox Athletic-Academic Honor Roll 2015 (fall).....FDTC: Two-year NJCAA All-Region X selection (second-team)....2015 NJCAA Region X All-Tournament Team....2015 Best Defense Award....Batted .337 with 17 runs scored, a homer, and 18 RBIs as a freshman....Helped the Stingers to 47 wins in her two seasons, including the 2014 Region X regular-season championship.

PERSONAL: Born Kellie Nichole Howard in Georgetown, S.C.....A graduate of Georgetown High School....Female Athlete of the Year award....Multi-year All-Region selection....Nickname is Kellie.

PERSONAL FAVORITES: As a child what you wanted to be when you grew up:  I knew from the very beginning that I wanted to be a school teacher and thats why I am here pursuing my interest in Early Childhood Education.....Favorite Athlete: Bryce Harper....Favorite Sports Team: Florida Gators (softball)....Favorite Movie: Footloose....Favorite TV Show:  Switched at Birth....Favorite Food: French Fries....Favorite Vacation Spot: The lake....Celebrity Crush: Taylor Lautner....Favorite Sport Other than Your Own: Tennis because I played in high school....Favorite Website (outside social media): Amazon/Ebay because I like to shop.....Favorite Social Media Sites: Twitter & Instagram....Instagram Account: kellie_howarddd ....Your Motivation Music: Country & Rap....Favorite Off-Field Activity: When I am not on the field I enjoy going for a run. It helps me clear my mind.....Goals for Upcoming Season: To succeed in every possible way; in the box, on the field, and in the classroom.....Hobbies: Softball, running, and wake boarding at the river....Interesting Notes: Athletic accomplishments: I was female athlete of the year at my high school; made All-Region for infield every year.  My freshman and sophomore year at FDTC, I received All-Region for infield both years as well.