Valedictorian at Lincoln High in Newcastle, Calif... two-time state qualifier in cross country... in track, a three-time sections qualifier in the 1600m and twice a subsections qualifier in the 800m... honorable mention all-league in cross country and all-league in track, holding the Lincoln High school record in the 1600m... attended the AAU Junior Olympic National Cross Country Championships.... spent the summer touring Costa Rica and backpacking California mountains... considering majoring in Environmental Studies.