Jacob Romero '25 Recruiting Profile

I have been running since elementary school, and in that time, I have had my ups and downs with running that have shaped me into the person and athlete I am.  Early on in my running career, I could hardly run a mile, but over the years, I have been able to become a positive member of my team, a determined and driven person, and a leader already.  This last season I helped my team finish 3rd in DII at the Hawaii State Championships with a 24th place finish regardless of division, being the first finisher on my team.  Our team was comprised of 7 freshmen, which led me to step up and take on the leadership role for the team, leading stretches and drills, setting the pace at practice, and helping to push my teammates.  My hard work can be seen in my athletic performance and in the classroom, where I have a 4.0 unweighted GPA while taking honors courses.  Every day I push myself in practice and school, building character in myself that would make me a great runner to have on your team.