Monday, November 23, 2009
Aliann Pompey: ‘Balancing track and school has ensured my success’
By Stabroek staff | November 21, 2009 in Sports
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Guyanese track star Aliann Pompey has been on the international circuit since 2000 and although she has not yet agreed to participate in the London Olympics she remains committed to representing Guyana at other imminent meets.
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SS: “Tell us about your academic achievements and how you managed both academics and sports?”
AP: “I finished my Bachelor of Science degree in Finance with a minor in Communication in 1999. Four years later I finished my MBA (Masters in Business Administration) at Manhattan College, the same place I got my undergrad. While in college, balancing track with schoolwork was something I had to do. I knew I couldn’t stay in track if my grades were not good.
“To be honest, I never thought I’d be doing track after I graduated, so I spent a lot of time on my school activities. However, it didn’t take too long for me to develop a routine that was very efficient and ensured that I got the important things done. It takes a lot of self-control and sacrificing. Today, when I talk to the younger student-athletes, I tell them to think of the things they want to attain at the end of this journey. If it’s big enough and important enough, they will find a way to do what they need to do to get there.”
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Pompey, Aliann [MC1999]
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Dear John,
Aliann was inducted into the Manhattan College Athletic Hall of Fame a few weeks ago. She is a very impressive young lady and a loyal Jasper.
Mike
[JR: Thanks, Mike, for reminding me. Impressive to be in a HOF so young. Always glad to hear the background.]
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