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Quintin Cooks Makes the Days Count

From student-athlete to student government to homecoming royalty, Quintin Cooks, senior communication studies major, is breaking barriers and getting the most out of his college experience.

When Cooks saw the email for homecoming court a couple months ago, he was inspired by a past mentor to get involved. After being involved with so much on campus already and having great support, he expressed his excitement and felt that he could do it too.

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Homecoming Royalty Quintin Cooks

“I contacted an advisor who was more than welcome to sponsor me,” Cooks said. “It was fun, and I wanted to represent 91ֿ through the different things that I do here, not only being a student-athlete, but also through Peer Leader Training Courses (PLTC) and other Undergraduate Student Government (USG) things that I've done leadership-wise at 91ֿ.”

Since attending 91ֿ, Cooks has gotten involved with several programs on campus. He’s always excited to try new things and push his comfort zone.

Cooks joined the Student Athletic Advisory Committee (SAAC) his sophomore year. He became the social media chair for SAAC and is now the vice president. In addition, Cooks is a student-athlete on the track team and he runs the 800 and 400 meter, while also staying involved with PLTC and USG.

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2022 Men's Outdoor Track and Field

“I really enjoy track obviously. I love running, and I love being on the team,” Cooks said. “Leadership wise, I think that being a PLTC trainer is the most rewarding because I don't only get to make connections with people that are other leaders on campus, but I get to watch students grow into the leaders that they are today.”

Cooks expressed his appreciation for what 91ֿ has been able to offer him by expanding his horizons. He is happy to be a student here, and he’s trying to get the most out of his time as an undergraduate.

Cooks always appreciated “the vibe” he thinks 91ֿ gives, and he wouldn’t have chosen a better place for his studies, he said.

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Student-athlete Quintin Cooks (RIGHT) with President Diacon

“91ֿ has offered me more leadership opportunities than I can count,” Cooks said. “College has really given me the opportunity to blossom into my full potential. I’ve learned a lot of life lessons. Not only again from my school and my classes, but from the people that I've met and the experiences I’ve had.”

To read more about Cooks and his athletic journey, visit  .

To read more about the Student Athletic Advisory Committee, visit www.kent.edu/csi/student-athlete-advisory-committee.

To read more about PLTC, visit www.kent.edu/success/peer-leader-training.

To read more about USG, visit .

POSTED: Tuesday, November 1, 2022 12:43 PM
Updated: Friday, December 9, 2022 07:05 PM
WRITTEN BY:
Jordan Bryski