PALATINE HILL - Putting up an impressive time during the Sundodger Open, Sam Smith is bound to become a valuable member of the men’s cross country team in his upcoming years at L&C. Coming from St. Paul Central High School in St. Paul, Minnesota, this is his fifth year running cross country competitively and he also ran track in high school. He lettered all four years in both sports as well as being captain his senior year. Sam has won numerous awards such as MVP and All-Conference during his high school days.

Sam only applied to five colleges and considered going to Lawrence in Minnesota, but decided to come to L&C to get away from home and liked the campus setup, especially the trees, when he visited. He wants to major in English or possibly Philosophy.

Nat: Favorite Movie?
Sam: Oceans Eleven, the remake

Nat: Place you most want to travel to?
Sam: Sweden

Nat: Favorite type of music?
Sam: Noise Pop

Nat: Worst injury?
Sam: Injuries to my pride

Nat: Worst thing you were grounded for?
Sam: I broke into a garage to try and make it in to a tree house when I was seven.

Nat: When you were little, what did you want to be when you grew up?
Sam: I think I wanted to be a chef for a while or a journalist

Nat: Favorite athlete?
Sam: Ryan Hall (marathoner)

Nat: If you could meet any person, who would it be?
Sam: Andre 3000

Nat: Favorite Animal?
Sam: Zion Snail

Nat: Most embarrassing moment
Sam: When I was eight, I was playing goalie for soccer for the first time. I blocked it but it went through my legs and slowly went into the goal

Nat: What’s your favorite quote?
Sam: John Locke "Through faith only, and inward sincerity can one truly gain acceptance with God."

Nat: What was your event in track?
Sam: Two mile

Nat: If you could be another thing in nature, what would you be?
Sam: I would be a banana slug

Nat: What’s your fastest mile time?
Sam: 4:46

Nat: How old were you when you began running?
Sam: 14

Nat: What’s your favorite hobby?
Sam: Creative Writing

Nat: Have you played any other sports?
Sam: Baseball and soccer, and I do triathlons

Nat: What song is on you IPOD right now?
Sam: The Stars are Projectors by Modest Mouse

Nat: Favorite sport to watch on TV?
Sam: Tennis

Nat: What’s your favorite TV show?
Sam: Arrested Development