Byram Hills High School is proud to announce that senior Jennifer Mui is this month’s winner of the Con Edison Scholar-Athlete of the Week Award. This award honors and highlights student excellence in sports, academics, and community service.
Since the seventh grade, Jennifer has been a member of the cross country and spring track teams, a two-time captain for each, and holds the school record for every cross country course in Section 1. On January 30, 2021, at the Darin Gillenwater Classic at Iona Prep, she won the 800 meters (2:33.79) and placed fourth in the 1,500 meters (5:11.42). During the cross country season, Jennifer broke the school record in the 5,000 meters in a time trial (18:59) and won both of her dual meets against John Jay/Cross River and Horace Greeley. At the Milton Invitational, she finished 7th in her division (19:44).
Jennifer finished 5th in the Regional Championships among Putnam/Northern Westchester small schools, earning All-League, All-County, and All-State Honorable Mention. She holds every school record for cross country and six school records in track for individual and relay events. Jennifer’s commitment to athletics is evident on the basketball court as well. She has played on the Byram Hills Varsity Basketball Team from grades 8 to 11. She earned All-League and All-Conference Honors twice and was the team MVP last season.
In school, Jennifer is a member of the Athletic Advisory Council, the Captain’s Council, and SALT (Student Athletic Leadership Team). She participates on the Acting With Integrity Committee and is a member of the Science Olympiad Team. Jennifer coaches basketball at fourth-grade clinics through the Junior Bobcats program. When she is not participating in school-related events, she is a member of The Youth Group of the River Church of New Jersey.
Jennifer is an exceptional student who has a remarkable ability to engage in learning with singular focus and devotion. She thrives on challenges and has excelled in her coursework at Byram Hills. Jennifer Mui embodies all of the qualities that this award stands for. She will be attending Binghamton University in the fall, competing in Division 1 track and field and cross country. The Con Edison Scholastic Sports Award celebration will be held virtually in June.
