I am working towards competing in cross-country at the collegiate level. As I only started in my junior year, I realize I have progress to be made in order to run at the collegiate level, but I believe I have both the determination as well as the physical strength to do so. In this, there is also something to say for the balancing of athletics and academics, which I believe I do quite well, always striving to become the best that I can be. In addition, I believe I am an effective leader and role model dually in the classroom and on my athletic teams.