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Never Running On Empty- Meet Aerrick Brown!

Reid Clagett, Staff Writer
September 23, 2025
Memory Lane
Good luck Aerrick!

Name: Aerrick Brown

Age: 12

Birthday: December 23, 2012

Grade: Seventh 

Siblings? (ages): Kingston Almond (4) and Alyese Vough (19)

Favorite subject: Math and science 

Favorite teacher: Mrs. Menelle 

Favorite food: Italian Food

Favorite restaurant: Chick-Fil-A

Favorite song: Residuals, by Chris Brown

Favorite music artist: Chris Brown

Favorite movie/ TV show: Steven Universe or Jessie 

 

What is your PR? (personal record) 14:33

 

Why did you choose to join Cross Country? 

I decided to join Cross Country because I love to run. I wanted to try and challenge myself and see how far and fast I can run. 

 

What is your favorite part of Cross Country? 

My favorite part of Cross Country is definitely challenging myself to beat my personal record.


Where is your favorite venue to run at? Why? 

My favorite venue to run at is East Palestine because I did my best race there and my family cheered me on the whole way!

 

What are your goals for this season?

My goals for this season is to beat my PR and get a twelve to thirteen minutes race and prove to myself that I can challenge myself to be the best I can be. 

 

Do you wish to continue running Cross Country? If so, what do you wish for in the future with a Cross Country career? 

Yes, I wish to become a professional athlete and make it to the finals and or championships.

 

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