Brandon Cromer
Brandon Cromer
Year: Fr.
Hometown: McDonough, GA
High School: Union Grove

Freshman (2013):
Competed in four events ... Was Emory's No. 5 runner and 39th overall out of 142 runners at the Furman Classic, clocking a season-best 8K time of 27:01 ... Turned in a mark of 27:44 at both the Charlotte Invitational and Greater Louisville Classic, finishing 49th overall out of 115 entries in the former ... Also raced in the Sewanee Invitational. 

High School
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Captured four letters in both cross country and track and field at Union Grove High School ... Three-time captain ... Was coached by Eric Daugherty ... Posted a personal-best time of 4:21 in the 1600 meters at the 2013 GHSA 5A State Championship, good for fourth place ... Crossed the finish line in sixth place in the 3200 meters with an effort of 9:38.6 ... Helped Union Grove HS to county championships ... Recipeint of the Wendy's Heisman in 2012.

Personal:
Son of Keith and Sonya Cromer ... Plans to major in pre-med ... AP Scholar (2012-13) in high school ... Stockholm Junior Water Prize in 2009 ... Recipient of the Coca-Cola Athletic Academic Award ... Member of region and state championship teams at the Skills USA Quizbowl.

Quote:
"I chose to attend Emory University because of the friendly, open-minded atmosphere as well as its location.  In addition, I believe that Emory is the best institution for me to grow as a person."