Pomona-Pitzer Athletics

At Pomona-Pitzer: Completed his senior season as a member of the Pomona-Pitzer Track and Field team, where he competed in the 1500 meters and the 5K...High School: Attended Daniel Hand High School in Madison, Connecticut, where he graduated in 2009...Ran on the cross country and track teams and also played tennis for the Tigers...Had a personal record of 17:32 on the cross country team in his four seasons...Helped Daniel Hand to two straight state championships (Class MM in 2007 and 2008)...Had a personal best in indoor track of 56.6 in the 400 meters, 2:05.9 in the 800 meters, 2:49 in the 1000 meters, and was a member of the state runner up team in the 4x800 relay team, helping his team set a school record...Was an all-conference selection in multiple relays...Had personal records of 0:54.9 in the 400 meters during outdoor track season, as well as 2:04.0 in 800 meters, 4:50 in 1600 meters, 11:08 in the 3200 meters, and 10:49 in the 3000 meter steeplechase...Also was a two-year varsity tennis player and a state Class MM qualifier in singles (2006) and doubles (2007)...National Merit Scholar semi-finalist...Earned the Governor's Academic Award and was an honor roll student for all 12 trimesters...Personal: Attending Pomona College and majoring in geology...Has a twin brother and a younger sister...Favorite book is Again to Carthage...Hobbies include playing the clarinet and saxophone, as well as outdoor adventures such as water sports, deer hunting and hiking...Hopes to pursue a PhD in volcanology after graduation, as well as some post-collegiate running options and extensive travel...Favorite athlete is Kip Keino, among others...Studied abroad in New Zealand his junior year...Born August 11, 1991.