The life of a student-athlete is never easy. As a track athlete and political science criminal justice double major, Kai Doyle knows this very well. She’s been running since she was in 5th grade, and jumping since she was in highschool. Though she loves the 400m, her best event is Triple jump. With marks in the 11’s and a conference victory under her belt, she is capable and ready to face adversity.
Occasionally, Doyle competes in the long jump in order to better her triple jump. She has consistent trouble with her 2nd phase, however she is never one to back down from a challenge. At the Cole Piper Memorial track meet, she came 3rd in long jump and 1st in Triple.
Doyle typing her capstone essay as she snacks on Doritos. The paper was 20 pages discussing the media and black youth.
Doyle recently took the LSAT, which is a rigorous test required to enter law school. The test is largely compiled of logic and theory questions.
Her funko pop and crystal collection, which Kai is very proud of. Her favorite is the amethyst geode on the far left.
She keeps a calendar with track meets, tests, events, and goals for the month. “It’s important to set short term goals, even if you never reach them.” Doyle said, “You have to have something to shoot for.”
Her best friend Ileyna Brooks helping Doyle install a wig for her senior photoshoot. Doyle and Brooks have been friends for 2 years and met on the Piedmont track team.
Several of her friends and family are pictured on this wall. She uses this as her motivation to do well in school and track.
Doyle on a hike with her track team to Talulah Gorge. Though the team skipped the 1000 stairs, she loved to see the sights.
A shot of Doyle posing for her senior pictures. She loves to read novels in her free time, especially of the true crime variety.
Doyle’s cap decoration along with her gold medal from the 400 in conference. How to Get Away with Murder is her favorite tv show, and is what inspired her desire to be a Defense Attorney.
Triple jump has 4 crucial phases. The run up, the hop, the step, and the jump. All phases are important for a jumper to excel in their event. Although Doyle has trouble with her phases, and it not uncommon for her to foul attempts, she is more than capable of greatness. If life is a jump, then she is quite ready to take off.
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