Prior to Emory: Earned four letters in cross country and track at Blessed Trinity High School ... Was coached by Al Stasko and Michelle Coco ... Co-captain as a senior ... Was selected as his team's Most Valuable Runner in 2007 ... School record holder in the 3200 meters ... Best 5K time was a 16:27 ... Finished 163rd in the 2008 Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta, the largest 10K road race in the world ... No. 1 finisher in the 2008 Mayor's Challenge 5K in Alpharetta, Ga.

Personal: Born May 20, 1990.

Quote: "I selected Emory because it is close to home, a great academic institution and a solid cross country and track program."