| Year: | Fr. |
| Hometown: | Norfolk, VA |
| High School: | Norfolk Academy |
| Position: | Hurdles |
| Major: | Political Science |
| Parents: | Charles Kessler & Anne Higham |
Sophomore (2006-07):
Placed third in the 400-meter dash (49.74) at the USC Gamecock
Indoor Invitational, not only a career-best time but also the
top-Emory time for the season and the fourth-best time in school
history...Recorded the tenth-best Emory distance, and a
personal-best, in the long jump (5.55 meters) at the Sewanee Tiger
Invitational.
Freshman (2005-06):
During the outdoor season recorded a top-20 Emory time in the
400-meter dash (54.92) at the Emory Track Classic...Ran a 1:00.88
in the 400 meter hurdles at the University Athletic Association
Championships, a top-10 Emory time for the event during the season.
Career Best Marks (Indoor):
| 24.75 | 200m | Dash | 1/20/2006 | Niswonger Invitational |
| 8.69 | 55m | Hurdles | 2/17/2006 | Tennessee Indoor Track Classic |
| 9.37 | 60m | Hurdles | 1/20/2006 | Niswonger Invitational |
| 5.55m | Long Jump | 2/3/2007 | Sewanee Tiger Invitational |
Prior to Emory:
As a high school high athlete, he competed for the Norfolk Academy
... Was coached by Ken Lampert ... His best time in the 400 meters
was 52.9 seconds in 2005 ...Took home first-place honors in the 55
meter hurdles in the Virginia Prep League ... Helped his program to
team championships in the Tidewater Conference of Independent
schools ... Served as team captain his senior year.
Personal:
Born October 28, 1986.
Quote:
"Emory offered me the opportunity to compete in track and field
while attending an incredible school."