Student Athlete Profile: Spencer Patton Puts Academics Before His Athletic Career
Spencer Patton, a freshman student athlete on the track team at Montclair State University, is ready to make his mark with his new track team — but not right now. Patton made the decision earlier this semester to put academics over his athletic career for the fall semester. A decision most athletes do not make and instead try balancing the two. “I decided my academics were the most important part,” Patton said. “I wanted to have everything in order with my studies before ...