When talking about the great athletes that Whiteville High School has produced, a multitude of names pop up. About every sport in the school has had an All-American, professional athletes, N.C. Player of the Year, All-State and other accomplishments. The number of names of all these people would make your head explode.
But just when you think you have seen the best come out of Whiteville, another one comes along. In this case, it may be the greatest athlete the Wolfpack Nation has ever seen — Serenity Harvey.
She is the 2025 N.C. Track Athlete of the Year and a seven-time State Champion Gold Medalist. She will attend Mt. Olive this fall to continue her track career while majoring in Physical Therapy. I recently had the honor of sitting down with this young lady and talk to her about her life and future.
TT: Congratulations on being N.C. Player of the Year and your Championship Medals.
Serenity: Thanks.
TT: What was the first sport you played as a child?
Serenity: I started playing tennis in the second grade.
TT: Who is your sports hero?
Serenity: Ahmad Robinson. He is an All-American track star at Texas A&M.
TT: Who were your classmates that inspired you while at Whiteville?
Serenity: Eliyziah Dawson and Alana Surigao.
TT: What is your favorite pre-game meal?
Serenity: Sausage egg and cheese. I also like blackberries. They are good for potassium.
TT: What is your favorite place you have competed so far?
Serenity: Virginia Beach Indoor Track
TT” What is your “mental tool” for focusing in a meet?
Serenity: I clear my head and take a deep breath, then I focus on breathing.
TT: What is your mantra?
Serenity: Everything Earned Not Given!
TT: What is one word to describe you?
Serenity: Humble.
TT: Who is your favorite coach?
Serenity: Ed Squires.
TT: Does being an athlete motivate you to be a role model to others?
Serenity: Yes.
TT: Does being an athlete make you feel better as a person?
Serenity: Yes. When I compete, I feel like I accomplish something. I’ve met a goal.
TT: What is your favorite part of competing?
Serenity: The warm-up.
TT: What is your favorite sports show or movie?
Serenity: Sprint: The World Fastest Humans.
TT: What do you feel when you get “In the zone”.
Serenity: I get the jitters and then there is a calm.
TT: Is there anything you would like to tell your fans, family, friends, and the Wolfpack Nation?
Serenity: Thank everyone for your love and support. I thank you all!
