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:
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."