Ask His Girlfriend

FARMINGTON -- There's an easy way for a coach or potential employer to glean insight into a college student's character, just ask his girlfriend.

Josh Williams, a 2016 Farmington graduate, who just completed his freshman year at Hendrix College, of Conway; may have set himself up by bringing his sweetheart to an interview.

Williams is dating Kayleigh Johnson, of Conway, a member of the Hendrix women's track and field squad. Williams is on Hendrix' men's track and field team. They compete in the same events: 400 meter, 4x400 relay and 4x100 relay. Johnson is an Arkansas native. She graduated from Nemo Vista High School at Conway in 2016.

"He makes things fun, never a boring time," Johnson said. "He always tries, which is sweet," then turning to Josh she added, "You're a good one."

In today's society many college girls are bombarded by a constant stream of would-be admirers on campus. Johnson probably has developed a certain amount of expertise to evaluate potential relationships.

Williams, 19, the son of Paul and Melisa McKnight-Williams, of Farmington, is the oldest of three siblings. Younger brother, Caleb, 17; will be a senior at Farmington High School this fall and little sister, Rebekah, 12, is the youngest.

Williams owns or shares Farmington High School records in the 4x400 meter relay, 4x100 meter relay, 4x800 meter relay, and the 400 meter dash. He was a state qualifier in track and field all four years at Farmington.

Williams lists his parents, Paul and Melisa Williams, of Farmington, as his role models.

"My parents taught me a work ethic, I started working as a freshman and really nailed that in my brain, 'You got to work for what you get,'" Williams said. "They taught me the one thing that matters most is your faith in the Lord. If things start going bad, turn to him."