Peter Wagner '17 Recruiting Profile

My name is Peter Wagner, and I run cross country and track. Ever since I was little, I have loved to run. Therefore, going out for the cross country team my seventh grade year was practically a no-brainer. I had a great middle school career in cross country and the mile for track. When I got to high school I looked to improve on my times and help my team be the best it could be. I had a good Freshman year, running a PR of 17:18 in the 5K and a 4:55 in the mile. I never got to run the 2 mile in middle school, so when I got to high school I discovered that I loved it. I ran a PR of 10:22 in the 3200 meter as a Freshman. I just finished my Sophomore cross country season and I ran a  5K PR of 16:49, placed eighth at our county meet and fourteenth at our district meet. In addition to these individual accomplishments, I was a top three runner on my team which won its second straight PIAA District 3 AA title and the 2014 PIAA AA State Title.

 This track season I am looking to improve both my two mile and my mile times. I have been working hard all winter and will continue to do so going into the outdoor season in order to accomplish my goals. In my first indoor track meet, I ran a 9:47 3000 meters. I am very encouraged by this time, but I am not satisfied and hope to bring it down.

In addition to my running, I am a hard worker in the classroom. I study often and always pay attention in class. I have a GPA of 3.72 and am in the top 10 percent of my class. I am a member of the National English Honor Society. I also enjoy playing my trombone in the school jazz band.

In conclusion, I love to run and am always willing to work to make myself better. I listen to my coaches for any advice they have and any improvements that I can make. I look forward to bringing my work ethic to the college level.