Sallie B. Howard Sophomore Earns Student-Athlete of the Week Honor

Samaria Miller excels in track and field while maintaining a 4.29 GPA

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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Sallie B. Howard School sophomore Samaria Miller has been named the Farris & Thomas Law Student-Athlete of the Week after placing in the top 10 in multiple events at the NCHSAA 1-A/2-A indoor track and field championships and maintaining an impressive 4.29 GPA.

Why it matters

Miller's achievements demonstrate the ability of student-athletes to excel both academically and athletically, serving as an inspiration to her peers and the local community.

The details

At the NCHSAA 1-A/2-A indoor championships, Miller placed eighth in the girls long jump and was part of the Sallie B. Howard 4x200-yard relay team that finished ninth. In addition to the long jump and relay, she also competes in the 55 and 300 dashes for the Eagles' indoor track team. For the outdoor season, Miller runs sprints, long jumps, and throws the discus, and may also try the high jump. Outside of track and field, Miller is also a standout volleyball player for Sallie B. Howard.

  • Samaria Miller competed at the NCHSAA 1-A/2-A indoor championships on February 11, 2026.
  • Samaria Miller is the Farris & Thomas Law Student-Athlete of the Week for the week of February 19, 2026.

The players

Samaria Miller

A sophomore at Sallie B. Howard School who excels in track and field, volleyball, and academics, maintaining a 4.29 GPA.

Zakiya Hyman

Samaria Miller's mother.

Cory Miller

Samaria Miller's father.

Sallie B. Howard School

The high school that Samaria Miller attends, where she is a biotech major.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

Samaria Miller's success as a student-athlete at Sallie B. Howard School demonstrates the ability of young people to excel both academically and athletically, serving as an inspiration to her peers and the local community.