Pierce Armstrong (Photograph by J. Anthony Martinez)
Maui Prep senior Pierce Armstrong has written a letter of intent to proceed his management and educational profession at Rome Metropolis Institute within the Everlasting Metropolis.
Pierce, the reigning MIL champion within the males's 400 meters, will be a part of the Lions' observe staff as a center and lengthy distance runner. Pierce was part of the Maui Prep Cross Nation and Observe and Discipline groups, advancing to state championships in each sports activities. Most not too long ago, he completed 25th on the State Cross Nation meet in November.
Pierce joined Maui Prep 'ohana within the fall of 2020 as a freshman. His lecturers and directors instantly acknowledged the quiet confidence and management that Pierce exudes. Athletic director and former observe coach Zach Bailey describes Pierce as: “Poor, calm and picked up. He additionally complimented Pierce's work ethic, a trait that was echoed unanimously by coaches Cynthia Monteleone and Robert.”Bully” Kotter, who have been readily available to help Pierce and his household on the occasion. Kotter first met Pierce at Breakwall and acknowledged Pierce, “[is] a light-weight and shines brightly.” Monteleone, an elite and adorned runner herself, coached Pierce as she honed her craft within the tenacious 400-meter sprint. “He took the path properly and memorized and executed the race technique,” she famous.
Principal Ryan Kirkham acknowledged that center runners are a breed aside, tackling a distance that requires execution, grit and stamina to achieve success.
“Center runners have the screw free”, Kirkham joked. “Being an elite runner is a long-term funding and a mirrored image of exhausting work and dedication.”
Pierce thanked his supporters who gathered on the Bozich Middle to witness him embark on his subsequent journey. Head of College Dr. Miguel Solis, Educational Dean Dr. Lisa Zamora, Educational Advisor Keenan Reader and Director of Admissions Dr. Liz Turcik additionally mirrored on Pierce's development all through his highschool profession. Pierce, in flip, thanked the administration, noting: “Maui Prep gave children like me the chance to be one thing.”
Along with working, Pierce was a member of the 2023 boys browsing staff that claimed the MIL staff title. He’s seeking to defend his MIL title within the upcoming observe and subject season earlier than touchdown in Rome in August 2023. Pierce is the son of Kelly and Sabine Armstrong of Kahana.