Michelle Smith came to Montverde Academy by way of St. Croix, US Virgin Islands and she has been a welcomed and gifted addition to the Florida high school track & field season this past spring when she proved to be one of the state's most versatile athletes. Whether it was the hurdles in the 100, 300, or 400 meter hurdles or hurdles-less races ranging from 100 to 800 meters.

Smith was ranked US #3 in the 400 meter hurdles at 58.61 as a national champion (adidas Outdoor Nationals), US #7 in the 300 meter hurdles at 41.56 as well as a state champion (2A), and among the state's fastest in the 800 meter run with a 2:10 personal best. Smith was also a Carifta Games champion in the 400 meter hurdles and 800 meter run as well as a silver medalist in the 100 meter hurdles.