Jewel Harris-Gaskins '19 Recruiting Profile

Track is a really big part of me. I grew up without a mother and a father.  My grandmother basically gave up her life to raise my siblings and I. my grandmother got us into track. She raised us to be kind people and proud of who we are even though we didn't grow up in a nuclear family. I've been running since I was four years old so it comes naturally to me.  Although it's not always my favorite thing to do it keeps me on my toes and always challenges me. It helps me be a better student and better person. It taught me that there are always going to be obstacles in my way but I have to keep pushing and knock them down.  I am dedicated to everything I do and I will not disappoint myself or others. My goal is to be a great student athlete at whatever school I choose and graduate with honors.