Taishawn Peagler '18 Recruiting Profile

My name is Tai'Shawn J. Peagler and I am determined to be successful.  Early in life, I was shuffled back and forth between my mom's home and my dad's home.  By the time I was one month old, both of my parents had decided that they couldn't financially support me and they gave me to my Godmom.  As a young teen, I questioned why I wasn't raised by my mom like all of my friends.  I now know that my Godmom is my biggest blessing in life.  The odds have been stacked against me since birth.  However, I chose not to become a statistic and instead become an example of what one can become if they strive for greatness.  I have faced adversity daily but I always persevere because I choose to focus on all the blessings that surround me.  My Godmom never attended college and her life hasn't been easy.  My biggest goal is to be successful so that I can make her proud and I can provided for her just as she has provided for me. I want to be the best person, athlete, student, son, employee that I can be so that I can contribute to society and repay all of those people that have helped me along the way.