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Mariana Duenes '17 Recruiting Profile
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Personal Statement
Running is like a puzzle piece in my life. The varied emotions and feeling in generates inside me make me feel whole. It has taught me many valuable life lessons that have made me grown not only as an athlete but also as a student and most importantly as a person.
One of my favorite aspects of running is the constant challenge that's accompanied with constant improvement. I love to see improvement but I also love the room for improvement and running provides me with both. Running has also brought out the best of me; determination, leadership, constant self motivation, and my personal favorite: the ability to embrace and enjoy uncomfortable moments.
I consider myself a great student athlete because of my mentality. College athletics will provide me with the opportunity to keep growing and improving. I will be a great asset to any team by trying to bring out the best in me and my teammates.
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 2 years
- 2016 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- 2nd Team All-Area, Captain
- 2015 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- Most Valuable Runner
Team Awards
- 2014 Freshman Team
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 1 season
- 2015 The Texas Titans
Coach References
- High School Head Coach
- Ray Rhonda
- High School Assistant Coach
- Reggie Webb
Statistics
| Event | 2016 Varsity Team | 2015 Varsity Team | 2014 Freshman Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1600M | 5:34 | 6:50 | 7:12 |
| 3200M | 12:07 | 13:26 | |
| 5K | 20:44 | 21:57 | 25:35 |
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. My core subject classes have been honors my Freshman and Sophomore year as an introduction/prerequisite of AP classes available for me Junior and Senior year.Are you in AP/IB classes?
Yes. I've taken AP classes since before high school. They are the most challenging classes yet my favorites because they makes me grow and gives me the privilege to build relationships with the best teachers on campus. Also can't resist the college credit! I've taken AP classes in many subjects; these include Spanish language, Spanish Literature, English, U.S. history, sciences such as Physics and Biology. I plan to take more my senior year.Registered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
NoAwards and Activities
- AwardsNational Honor Society, National Hispanic Honor Society, AB Honor Roll, AP credit
- ActivitiesSenior Leaders, Reading club, Peer tutor