The simple three word question proposed by Mr. Fitzgerald, and many before him, "Who are you?" arouses various possible answers to the mind.  I am John Lenane, a dedicated young teenager who assumes many roles in his young and busy life.  I am an athlete, a student, a friend, a brother, and a son.  Every day I try to perform to the best of my ability in each role I undertake.  I work my hardest to fulfill and possibly exceed the expectations of my coaches, teachers, and family members.  Although, my best effort is put forth, John Lenane is not flawless; the expectations and my own self goals, much to my dismay, might not always be met.  I push myself to be the best I can be every day in the classroom, on the track, and within my home.
        As a student I try to challenge myself everyday.  I wake up every morning with the same routine and prepare myself for the day.  I am often quite, but when I grow comfortable can become very outgoing. I enjoy being pushed in my academics and I make sure to get every last bit of work done.  I often put in long nights to complete work.  Even after coming home from practice sore and tired I force myself to do school work.
       Since the fall of freshmen year I have dedicated myself to long distance running.  I have participated in cross country and outdoor track, and in the winter I have played on the basketball team.  This year I face a tough decision on whether to tryout for basketball again or to run indoor track as well as the other two running seasons.  I have made great progress in track and have become a very strong runner.  But I enjoy basketball, too.  This decision will be tough but either way I will take pride in representing Milton High's athletics.
       I am also a part of a very close family. I live at home with my Mom, Dad, and (when she is home from college) my sister.  I enjoy spending time with my family and attending larger parties with all my relatives.  I also am a friend and I make sure to allow for my friends to become a large part of my life.
      In short I am a student-athlete committed to everything I take part in.