Marleigh McDonald is Linden’s Union County Conference Female Athlete of the Week.
McDonald exemplifies excellence at Linden High School through her rare balance of academic achievement, athletic leadership, and personal character.
A standout swimmer, NJROTC cadet, and scholar, she earned a perfect score of 5 on the AP English Language and Composition Exam, a distinction recognized by the Linden Board of Education.
Beyond her accomplishments, Marleigh is known for uplifting others—mentoring teammates and peers, leading by example, and embodying Linden’s ROAR values of Resilience, Opportunity, Achievement, and Relationships—making her impact felt far beyond the classroom or pool.