Erykah Johnson '17 Recruiting Profile

    I began running track when I was seven years old.  In fact sports had always been a part of my life, but track was the only one that I actually fell in love with.  Throughout my years of running I’ve realized that I am more determined than I ever gave myself credit.  While pushing myself to become a stronger athlete, I discovered new levels of potential within.  My freshman year of high school was pretty rough in regards to athletics.  I attended a new school with new coaches; I felt lost beyond words.  Since then I learned the technique of triple jump, along with long jump.  I also improved my 55m, 100m, and 200m.  Winning conference my junior year in the 55m was an event that verified improvement in both my speed and technique.  I also placed first in triple jump at the AAU District Qualifier that same year.  I would consider myself a coach-able, talented athlete with great work ethic.   

                My academic goals for high school are to graduate from my academy with honors.  With that being said, when I get to college I would like to remain focused on the big picture of earning a degree and also furthering my athletic career at a collegiate level.