Salute To Seniors: Vanzel Burnett - Nova High School


The 2015-2016 school year has provided some great highlights in both cross country and track across the Sunshine State. In the coming weeks many of our seniors will head out to start their college careers both athletically and academically. We wanted to salute them one more time in this special feature and say thank you for your support over the years.


Flrunners.com: What was your most memorable race/moment? 

Vanzel Burnett: Placing in the 400 at regionals which qualified me for states.

FLR: Who would you consider your biggest competition over your four years?

VB: Breaking my school 100,200,400, and 4x400 meter records

FLR: What was your greatest accomplishment?

VB:placed 5th at states in the 400 meters.

FLR: If you could do it all over again what would you change about your running career in high school?

VB: I would make sure I have less injuries during my high school career.

FLR: What were the most difficult obstacles you had to overcome?

VB: Recovering from my injuries and getting back into shape.

FLR: What will you miss the most?

VB: I will miss all the people I have met over the course of my track career and my teammates 

FLR: What advice you would give to younger athletes?

VB: To always stay humble and be patient. Your time will come with hard work.

FLR: What influence has your coach had with respect to your performance and overall life goals?

VB: He has always been a mentor for me on the track and in the classroom. He would always stay on top of me and my teammates' grades.

FLR: What are your college plans?

VB: I am going to be attending Cornell University.

FLR: Who would you like to say thank you to?

VB: I would like to say thank you to my Mom and Dad,, Vencella and Vincent Burnett. I also would like to thank my coaches, Coach Huntley and Coach Jones.

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