By Hayden Swope

Jacob Wilson, a track athlete at Mulvane, was chosen as the Shelter Insurance Athlete of the Month. Only a freshman, Wilson has already made a big impact on the track program.

“Being chosen for something like this is an honor because of the number of athletes in the district and because I’m just a freshman,” Wilson said.

Wilson wanted to come into the track season adding on to his achievements from cross country while also helping to lead his track team far this season.

“I just came into this season wanting to build off my success from cross country and establish myself as a valuable asset to my team,” Wilson said.

Besides track and cross country, Wilson is also involved in student council, KAYS club, the college ambassador program, and a student group called the “Green Team.” 

“I would love to run cross country and distance track at a division one level, and wherever that opportunity may present itself, I will take it,” Wilson said. “I would also like to become a travel nurse with an English teaching degree so I could teach English to people who may not get the education they wish for.”