“High school sports positively shaped me into who I am today. Sports brought out leadership, confidence, and teamwork skills that I would not have developed otherwise. While these skills were developed through multiple sports and running on the current gravel track around the football field, the inclusion of a standard track would help reduce the potential for injury, training barriers for athletes, and generate additional interest from students not already involved in track and field. Rural students and communities should be given the same experiences and opportunities for athletic success as those just a town away.”
