Tucker Wyninger '24 Recruiting Profile

Being the Best me is a true addiction that I possess. While I compete with friends and opposing teams to push myself to improve myself not only physically but mentally, I have learned that personal growth is something I strive for. Every time I reach a new personal record in pole vaulting, it reminds me that there’s always someone doing better than me, making me strive to improve myself. Each time I’m sore or want to give up I know it’s worth all of the hard work I’ve put in. That feeling of pushing myself is something that cannot be compared to anything else, other than helping my teammates and friends improve. Aiding others provides the figurative drug of growth. The effects of my culinary aspirations and seeing someone smile from something I cook makes me feel accomplished. In addition to the wholesome feeling of helping others, I take pride in assisting my peers along their journey to become their best self. Struggling during COVID times made me realize that I cannot sit around doing nothing. I took this opportunity to push myself harder in the weight room along with my studies. I strive to be not the best, but the best that I can be, and I push others to do the same. It is commonly remarked that I am a positive influence on those I interact with, which in my eyes is the most distinguishing complaint I have received. Using this drive has made me successful as a cook, athlete, and extracurricular participant.