Aiden McLaughlin '20 Recruiting Profile

When I was in 5th grade my sister was running a 5K and although I hadn't trained for it, I decided to run it too.  My mom, who was also running it, warned me to not start out too fast and when the race started, she thought I had for sure started way too fast and that she would find me walking the course at some point.  Instead, I won the race and that was when I realized that running might be a strength for me.  I was sore the next day, but pretty excited.  I have excelled and enjoyed running ever since and I have learned that hard work and dedication can take you very far.

Besides running, I really enjoy basketball.  I have played AAU basketball since 5th grade and have been on my high school varsity team since I was a freshman.  Basketball gives me a nice break between cross country and track.

I hope to be at the top of my class with a high SAT and ACT score as I want to attend a college with high academic standards.  Hard work and dedication applies to all areas of my life.