Senior Saturday Salute: Raekwon Wright

Name: Raekwon Wright   

Sport(s): Track and Field, Football

Events: Jumps | Sprints

Hometown: Baltimore, Md.

High School: Patterson

Parents' Names:  Warren Wright and Tracy Washington

Athletic Accomplishments: Placed first in Long Jump at the PAC Indoor Championships.

Other Clubs/Organizations: Alpha Sigma Phi

Major: Social Work with a Criminal Justice Minor   

Prior to the season being interrupted, how was the year going - what was the team's expectations and goals?

Before my season was interrupted I was sitting first in the conference for long jump.  I just joined the track team my senior year and things was very good. My team expectations was to win the conference and come and show up to work every day ready and with a good mindset.

What are your personal career goals? Jobs, internships, interests moving forward?

My personal goals was to become a champion before I left Bethany College and to leave Bethany with knowledge to prepare myself for the actual work world. I plan on getting a job in my field after graduation.

Do you have any advice for your younger teammates or recruits that are looking at coming to Bethany?

My advice to my younger teammates and recruits is to never give up, just because things are not going good when you first get there, just continue to work every day and the coaches will start to notice you. TRUST THE PROCESS

What has it meant to you being a Bison?

Being a bison has been one of the best times of my life, I didn't want to come here at first but the first time I put on the green and white on I knew I was supposed to be here. Bethany is my second home and means a lot to me. Bethany will do their best to help you if you help yourself. Being on Bethany campus, professors and coaches really become like family to you when outside of the classroom and the field, they really support you and make you feel like family there for you.

Who has supported you during your time as a student-athlete?

Since I have been at Bethany my family and friends have supported me through the four years.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic caused the 2020 spring sports to be cancelled. Bethany College wants to thank all of our seniors for representing the Bison in a positive manner and for all their hard work and dedication over their careers at Bethany.