Personal: Ariel Armstrong will begin her career with Winston-Salem State Cross Country...A versatile athlete, she will likely run sprints, middle distance, and distance...She is a 2007 graduate of Douglas Byrd High School...She earned numerous high school honors including qualifying for State finals during her career...She was the Regionals champion in the 800m run, the 4x200m Relay, and the 4x100m Relay...She was also a solid performer in the classroom earning a spot on the A&B honor roll and was named the 2006-07 Athlete of the Year...She is a Nursing major...She is the daughter of Alix Miranda,III and Zandra Miranda.