Jahmia Bridges-Butler '17 Recruiting Profile

Standing at the line with my feet in the blocks, I look to left at the girl next to me, then I look to the right at the other girl.  I look straight and I see the finish line, and I think to myself nothing.  Strange, but I actually think of nothing.  Not finishing, not the girls next to me, not of my friends and family in the stands, but nothing,  I cross the finish line and my only thought is, "what's next.  What race do I have next?" 

In general, I consider  myself a deep thinker, but not when I'm on the soccer field or in my lane ready to run, I am at peace, I think of nothing.  I believe this is one of my strengths, the ability to question myself and the world, yet stay cool and block out everything when necessary.  My calm and cool demeanor allows me to succeed in the classroom and during meets, yet not overreact when I fail.  Instead I will ask the questions, gather the information and listen to feedback, then create a plan which will allow me to succeed next time.  If I fail again, then I will start the process again.

Standing on the line, waiting for the gun to sound, again I think of nothing.  I block the noise, the distractions.  I work hard, I run hard.  In the classroom I do the same.  This is all I can offer, this is me.