As a student athlete I am always striving for success in everything that I do. Academics has always been a huge focus for me, as I believe academics to be the most important part of any school that I have been apart of, and will be apart of. Being a successful student will always take one far in life, regardless of natural skill and with hard work and dedication. This is the philosophy that I have taken with me to athletics. Although being an athlete evidently takes some natural skills and gifts, this is not what sets us apart. The dedication to bettering yourself in every way possible and doing what needs to be done in order to do this, and beyond is what sets athletes apart. This is where I feel I thrive. On the track, on the field and in the classroom I am constantly pushing myself to be the best that I can possibly be. This is something that I hope to take with me to the next level, competing in track and field at the collegiate level while also setting myself up for success beyond college by learning and perfecting all that I can in the classroom.