James Munlyn '20 Recruiting Profile

“The only thing that can stop me from obtaining my goal is me…” This statement has been taught to me by my parents and reinforced as I learn and experience new aspects of life. Growing up in a military family, values and life lessons continually help to shape the person I am. Both my parents served in the United States Navy and showed me that hard work and determination can take you far. I consider myself a well-rounded student who aims to be successful in my studies. I take my academics seriously and enroll in classes that will challenge my abilities. I have a good GPA and ranked in the top 10% of my class. My career aspirations are to be an engineer and find ways to improve low emission engines. The drive I have to be successful does not stop with academics, it also continues on the track.

I started playing sports when I was six years old. My father introduced me to football and I continued to play in my freshman year of high school. In that same year, I started running indoor track, and my love for the sport grew as I continued into the outdoor season. In my first year of running track, I was ranked in the top 50 freshman class runners in Maryland and this helped me to believe I can be better and grow. My desire to improve my technique and form led me to join a summer league where I was able to improve my times and set goals for my track career.

As I continue to grow physically and mentally, I will strive to be an asset and a positive influence on any team I am given the opportunity to run for. I will continue to push myself by giving 110 percent, and represent my team and school in high regard. Being successful in all I do is key.