Men's Track & Field Senior Spotlight

Name: Jaycee Perry 

Hometown: Jeffersonville, Ohio 

What is your favorite/best memory as a student-athlete at Wittenberg? 

Being NCAC Runner-Up in High Jump at the Indoor Championship Meet. 

What do you love most about being a Wittenberg Tiger? 

The camaraderie and family culture that surrounds each team. 

Outside of Athletics, who is the one campus staff or faculty member that had the most impact on you during your time at Wittenberg? 

Professor Mark Egloff was always a great mentor to have in class. 

What is one piece of advice you would like to leave for the underclassmen or any recruits looking to become a part of your team in the future? 

Have faith in the coach's methods because they will help you reach your true potential. 

Why should a High School Prospect choose Wittenberg? 

Great team camaraderie and the potential to leave a lasting mark at a great university that will be remembered for generations to come. 

Name: Jonathan Seay 

Hometown: Miramar, Florida 

What is your favorite/best memory as a student-athlete at Wittenberg? 

As part of both the football and track and field team, winning after five overtime's at Denison junior year was an unforgettable game. 

What do you love most about being a Wittenberg Tiger? 

Passing my knowledge on to the Tigers under me, helping mold them into the best athletes and people, they can be. 

What is one piece of advice you would like to leave for the underclassmen or any recruits looking to become a part of your team in the future? 

Hard work will always pay off. Come to work every day, every rep. Become a student of the game, perfect your craft and the rest will fall into place. 

Name: Aaron Rutherford 

Hometown: Bellefontaine, Ohio 

What is your favorite/best memory as a student-athlete at Wittenberg? 

All the time I've gotten to spend with my track family. 

What do you love most about being a Wittenberg Tiger? 

The high-level determination and hard work ethic expected once you become a Wittenberg Tiger. 

Outside of Athletics, who is the one campus staff or faculty member that had the most impact on you during your time at Wittenberg? 

Professor Mark Egloff has always been a great resource whenever I have needed help.  

What is one piece of advice you would like to leave for the underclassmen or any recruits looking to become a part of your team in the future? 

Don't take any moment for granted because it goes by way too fast. Take time to soak in every moment. 

Why should a High School Prospect choose Wittenberg? 

High school prospects should choose Wittenberg because of the family atmosphere. 

Name: Garrin Bachinski 

Hometown: Columbus, Ohio 

What is your favorite/best memory as a student-athlete at Wittenberg? 

My favorite memory would have to be my first outdoor conference meet my sophomore year. 

What do you love most about being a Wittenberg Tiger? 

No matter what you decide to do you will always find people to be friends with and to help you out when needed 

Outside of Athletics, who is the one campus staff or faculty member that had the most impact on you during your time at Wittenberg? 

Coach J. She is a great supporter for us on the track and a great mentor in the classroom.  

What is one piece of advice you would like to leave for the underclassmen or any recruits looking to become a part of your team in the future? 

Try to be a part of as many organizations and groups as possible, because you will always get at least one good thing out of it. 

Why should a High School Prospect choose Wittenberg? 

They should choose Wittenberg, because it's one of the few campuses in the US that you can have everything the college experience has to offer, from school to social life to organizations, and if it isn't there Witt is set up so that you can easily make it a thing there.