Bobby Wood grew up in Oklahoma City, Okla. as a student of  Putnam City High School. Born to Donny Wood and Rosa Munoz, his father has been a member of Seneca Cayuga Nation tribe. His mom grew up in Mexicali, Baja California. Born into a family of three siblings,  all of them have become accomplished athletes in varying degrees. Bobby is the youngest in his family and recently graduated high school as an accomplished track athlete. He has been awarded by Gatorade, as top track athlete in the state for the 2019-2020 school year. This is

known as the highest prestigious award available for high school athletics. The program selects an athlete from each state and each sport and then is offered the opportunity to go on to become a national finalist for the top-ranked award. Wood won top Oklahoma ranked track athlete award. (See more here: https://playeroftheyear.gatorade.com/winner/bobby-wood/38068)

When asked where his athletic stamina comes from he shared: “We kind of get it from our dad, he was a football player up in Miami and holds many of the records at Miami High School. He then went on to the U.S. Air Force Academy to play football, rugby and track while getting his bachelors in Civil Engineering.”

His accomplishments are not limited to athletic achievements, Wood also was awarded Valedictorian for his school, representing his senior class in 2020. In addition, he is the USA Track and Field Junior Olympic All American for the 400 hurdle, and has also won 7th place for All State Band Wind Symphony for Clarinet (Top clarinet players in the state).

When asked what school he wants to attend he shared: “Originally my junior year, I ran 37.9, and had always planned to attend an Ivy league, because I was focused on extra-curricular activities as well as both athletic and academic achievements. Of all the schools that I interviewed with, I ended up selecting Stanford University. As an athlete and academically, it met my needs, and I know I will do extremely well there, based on the previous pathways of success, other track athletes have taken. It was voted the best for academic and athletic school in the NCAA.” 

It’s clear that Wood has been both focused and determined most of his high school career, and from the looks of it, college won’t be changing that for him: “I’ve given it a lot of thought and I likely will be selecting a double major that envelops my dual priorities. I want to study both Environmental Engineering and Music, then later pursue law school to study Copyright or Environmental Law.” He communicated his desire to be a part of environmental science strategically addressing environmental and political issues. His love for music isn’t being left behind either, he may end up doing copyright law defending musicians while creating equal access to music.

Wood was passionate about his career choices sharing that he has chosen them based around the one gap he wants to see filled within the market. 

The accomplished student is also committed to being an example to other students who are coming up after him, offering them encouragement:

“I would encourage other students to commit themselves to a variety of interests. Many have called me the "renaissance man”, because of my athletics, academics, and music activities.  I want to show students never to restrict themself in one activity if they truly want to do more. I want to be the example that 'hard work' will always pay off and I desire to  inspire others’ that your progress is something you should be proud of…. Specifically, to my Native American community, we deal heavily with poverty. I think there is a lot of hidden talent that a lot of people don't see in themselves around these small towns and small schools in Oklahoma.  If I were to give  good advice to a rising high school freshmen I’d say, always look for opportunity and improvement inside and outside of school, no matter your resource level. You have what it takes. My sophomore year, I started a job to earn money to buy stuff for my music, such as music lessons and instruments, and also used it for stuff like spikes and good athletic gear. It is hard being a low-income student in a low funded state, but the resources you have around you are the best ones to pick up on.”