WASHINGTON (April 6, 2021) – Howard University junior media, journalism, and film major Monét Bowen continued the 2020-21 Senior Spotlight series with D.C. native and track teammate Aaron Coates.
 
Q: What is your favorite part about track?
A: My favorite part about track is being part of a team environment while getting better every day for competition.
 
Q: How did you get started in track?
A: My family always loved sports. I started playing baseball, but fell in love with track in third grade.
 
Q: What kept you motivated?
A: My motivation stemmed from my desire to continually improve myself, which was instilled in me by my family, friends, and coaches.
 
Q: If you were not competing in track, what other sport would you do?
A: I would definitely be playing volleyball. My sister played all throughout high school and college careers and I've always loved watching her play.
 
Q: Who is your favorite athlete?
A: I don't really have a favorite athlete but if I had to say one, it's Coach David Oliver (Olympic Medalist and Howard Director of Track & Field).
 
Q: What's your favorite memory at Howard?
A: My favorite memory at Howard has to be Homecoming 2019.
 
Q: Plans after graduation?
A: I've secured a job as a roadway engineer in D.C., and plan on going back to school for my Master's degree in Civil Engineering.
 
Q: What or who will you miss at Howard?
A: I'll miss my team, friends and coaches.
 
Q: What advice would you give future Bison?
A: At Howard, you really have to take an initiative in order to be successful.
 
Q: Who would you like to thank?
A: I would like to thank my coaches, friends, family and Professors Dr. Fleming, Dr. Shleby and Dr. Arhan.
 
About Coates:

• Events: 1500, 3K, 5K, and cross country
• Major: Civil and Environmental Engineering
• Hometown: Washington D.C.

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