Jessica Gates, Varsity Cross Country runner since Freshman year to becoming Junior year team captain. At a young age, I could remember having a competitive spirit. Little did I know a few years later, due to my conscientious attitude and perseverance I would develop a love for running. I consider myself being a true team player and I firmly believe that you can develop lifelong friendships out of it, as I've experienced. While excelling in the classroom and becoming the best student-athlete I can be, I strive to become a better person every step of the way.