Alexandra Skidmore '21 Recruiting Profile

     My name is Alexandra Skidmore. I am an honors and advanced placement student at Honesdale High School with a 3.9 GPA. I am a 5’8” jumper who competes in cross country and spring track (my high school does not have a winter track program). My best high jump was 5’2” during my sophomore year when I was only 5’6”. My best long jump is 15’1”, also during my sophomore year, and I have only been long jumping for one year. I also pole vault, where my best is 8ft in a meet and 9ft in practice. I have only pole vaulted fir two years. I also run any events that my coach needs me to. In cross country, my best 5k time is 21:23. My team has made it to the State championships in both the 2018 and 2019 seasons.

     I have participated in cross country and track and field since I was six years old. I participated in USATF Junior Olympic Championship meets and have placed third in the 800m (3:22, 2011) and second in the 2k (10:31, 2010). Starting my running career so young shaped who I was as a person. Running is said to produce the most well rounded and committed athletes, and I must say that this is true. Running has taught me mental, as well physical toughness. I have learned that my mind can keep me going when my body wants to give up. I can push myself past my limits and be proud of the outcome.

     My goals for college are to compete in the sport I love, and to obtain a good education while I am doing so. I am looking for a school with a diverse student body that has a good academics and a somewhat competitive track and field program. I would prefer a medium sized school school, but I am open to all options. At this time, I plan to major in psychology. My ultimate goal is to continue to compete in the sport that has been such a huge part of my life at the highest level and in the division and college that is right for me.