Jesse Cody, a 1993 graduate of Cambridge Rindge and Latin High School will be our next inductee into the MSTCA Athlete Hall of Fame, we will be recognizing his remarkableachievements as an athlete, teammate, and leader.

Jesse's high school career was nothing short of extraordinary. A ten-time Suburban League All-Star and nine-time Boston Globe All-Scholastic selection, he won eight individual statechampionships across cross country, the indoor 1000-yard run, and the one-mile run and one All-State title as a member of the 4x800 relay. As a three-time Boston Globe Athlete of the Year, Jesse's junior and senior years were especially historic, as he claimed state titles in crosscountry, indoor track, and outdoor track, solidifying his dominance across three seasons.

Jesse's crowning achievements included winning the New England High School One-MileChampionship and being named the Massachusetts Gatorade Track Athlete of the Year. Hispersonal records still stand as a testament to his speed and determination: a 50-second 400-meter, 1:54 in the 800-meter, 2:17 in the 1000-yard, 4:15 in the mile, 9:20 in the two-mile, anda scorching 14:55 on the storied Franklin Park cross country courseHis victories extended to prestigious events like the Mobile Grand Prix meet mile and theDartmouth Relay mile, where his 4:15.6 mile placed him as the third-fastest high school miler
in the nation that year.

Jesse's accomplishments on the track were matched by his character off it. His coach, FrankMcCarthy, described him as “a coach’s dream,” praising his unparalleled work ethic,unselfishness, and positive attitude. Jesse himself credits his success to the bond he shared with
his teammates, saying, “Nothing was achievable without my teammates and the profound bondwe shared. We challenged each other to reach our highest potential, forging a brotherhood thatI have not experienced since.”

After a brief time at Providence College, Jesse returned to Cambridge Rindge and Latin, wherehe joined his brother Scott and Jamalh Prince, both MSTCA Athlete Hall of Famers, in thecoaching ranks.Bringing his knowledge and experience after his own illustrious career, Jesse transitioned into
coaching, where he continued to leave an indelible mark. He contributed to two Massachusettsstate track team titles and, as the head boys' cross country coach, led his team to the EasternMassachusetts State Championship in 1998.

For the next 15 years, Jesse faced many personal challenges with mental illness. However, hisstory took a transformative turn when he discovered the healing power of long-distance hiking,which gave him a renewed sense of purpose. To date, he has hiked over 16,000 miles across the
United States, including the Appalachian Trail.

Now a passionate mental health advocate and founder of the nonprofit organization Hike theGood Hike, Jesse uses his platform to inspire others, sharing his story as a writer and keynotespeaker. In 2025, his journey will be chronicled in a full-length documentary, highlighting howhis miles on the trail have become a mission to raise awareness for mental health.

We celebrate Jesse Cody not just for his historic athletic achievements, but also for theresilience, passion, and purpose that continue to inspire others.