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Hobbies and interests
Acting And Theater
Athletic Training
Baseball
Basketball
Bible Study
Boy Scouts
Business And Entrepreneurship
Church
Exercise And Fitness
Exercise Science
Fitness
FBLA
Football
National Honor Society (NHS)
Weightlifting
LAYNE JONES
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I am involved in a multitude of sports, school clubs, honors programs, community service projects, and church activities. I was blessed with many gifts and talents which made choosing a college degree and future career path more difficult. A very unexpected blessing in disguise helped make my decision last year. During a basketball game, I was going up for a shot and came down tangled with my opponent. As I attempted to get up off the floor, my leg gave out and I had to be helped off the court- I had incurred a season-ending injury. Resolved not to get discouraged, I remained a part of the team and assisted the coaches in keeping stats, encouraged my teammates, and did everything I could to support my team from my crutches. I had never experienced this side of the game before, and as much as I hated not playing it was a very valuable lesson in patience, sportsmanship, and how hard work and determination can make a great comeback story. Another blessing from this injury is the way it opened my eyes to my future career. During my physical therapy, I was intrigued by the therapy process and the human body’s ability to recover and heal so I spoke with my therapist about a possible career in this field. After a lot of research, conversations with family, and prayers, I feel I have been led to a career in Exercise Science and Sports Performance. I would like to be able to use my own experience to help others during their physical recovery and fitness journey, and this would not be possible without the obstacle I faced and the opportunity to come out better on the other side.
Education
Beecher City Jr-Sr High School
High SchoolMiscellaneous
Desired degree level:
Bachelor's degree program
Majors of interest:
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Career
Dream career field:
EXERCISE SCIENCE AND SPORTS THERAPY
Dream career goals:
Sports
Powerlifting
Intramural2022 – Present2 years
Basketball
Varsity2021 – 20232 years
Baseball
Varsity2020 – Present4 years
Awards
- EIC CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS
Arts
BEECHER CITY HIGH SCHOOL
Theatre2022 – Present
Public services
Public Service (Politics)
EFFINGHAM COUNTY — ELECTION JUDGE2023 – 2023Volunteering
SCOUTS BSA — PROJECT LEADER2022 – 2024