STUDENT LEADER • ASPIRING ENGINEER • COMMUNITY BUILDER

BUILDING CHARACTER.

CREATING IMPACT.

I'm Marshall Pridgen, a student-athlete and emerging leader passionate about engineering, leadership, and using practical skills to make a positive impact in my community.

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FARM LEADERSHIP

9TH GRADE

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STEM + SUSTAINABILITY

STUDENT-ATHLETE

WHAT DRIVES ME

More Than What I Do. It's

Who I'm Becoming.

I'm motivated by discipline, faith, leadership, and the opportunity to grow through real responsibility. Whether I'm working on the farm, competing in sports, exploring STEM, or supporting younger students, I believe leadership starts with character.

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Farm Leadership

Working on the farm has taught me responsibility, patience, teamwork, and the value of showing up and getting the job done.

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STEM & Sustainability

My interest in engineering is driven by curiosity and a desire to understand how things work and how practical ideas can create meaningful solutions.

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Service & Mentorship

I enjoy helping others, supporting younger students, and learning that leadership is about lifting others up and helping them move forward.

MY JOURNEY

Learning By Doing.

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Athletics

Building discipline, teamwork, determination, and resilience.

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Agriculture

Developing responsibility and appreciation for hard work.

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Sustainability

Exploring innovation and responsible solutions for a better future.

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Leadership

Taking initiative, supporting others, and leading by example.

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Academics

Building a strong foundation through focused learning and consistent effort.

CHARACTER & LEADERSHIP

Lead With Character.

Grow Through Experience.

Leadership isn't about a title. It's about being dependable, taking responsibility, treating people with respect, and always being willing to learn.

I strive to bring the same mindset to everything I do: show up, work hard, learn, and keep growing.

"I'm not trying to have everything figured out. I'm focused on becoming the person who is ready for what's next."

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LOOKING AHEAD

Building Toward

What's Next.

I'm still early in my journey, but I'm building a foundation for future opportunities in engineering, academics, athletics, leadership, and community impact.

The goal isn't just to achieve more. It's to become more capable, more confident, and more prepared to make a difference.

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Let's Build What's Next.

Whether you're an educator, coach, community leader, or simply someone who wants to connect, I appreciate you taking the time.