When I joined track in 9th grade, I never knew how much I was going to fall in love with the sport. At first I wasn’t the best, but with grit, persistence, and a lot of work, I got to compete at nysphaa outdoor states, cross country states, and even new balance nationals. Cross country and track have a great support system and a really respectable team dynamic that I admire greatly. I would have the honor to be a student athlete and compete for a team and coach who value each other and makes college feel like a second home.