Damon Wakefield

• Maui High School / Grade 12

• GPA: 3.0 (ENG 100)

• SPORTS: Cross country, track and field, soccer

• FAMILY: Sherri Wakefield of Kihei

• ACTIVITIES: Athletic Club, DECA, Interact Club

• FUTURE PLANS: Studying business at Western Oregon University

• SPORTS LESSONS: “Being an athlete has taught me that you cannot do your best alone, and that being part of a team allows you to achieve much greater things in life. … I enjoy the ability to represent my school and family associated with my school in a big way. I also enjoy being a leader for my school.”

* Sports Spotlight students are selected by athletic officials from Maui County high schools and these profiles are compiled by the sports department of The Maui News. The Alexander & Baldwin Foundation makes a $200 donation in honor of each student athlete to their high school’s athletic fund.