Year Joined Raiders: 1997
Swimming competitively since:’97
High School: Xenia
College: Ohio State University
College Major: Nutrition
Favorite Events: Any Freestyle Events
Best Yard Times: 50 Free (25.11), 100 Free (53.97), 200 Free (1:53.18), 500 Free (4:57.96), 1000 Free (10:09.93), 1650 Free (17:06.27), 400 IM (4:49.47)
Best Meter Times: 50 Free (28.75), 100 Free (1:00.67), 200 Free (2:07.87), 400 Free (4:23.66), 800 Free (9:03.32), 200 IM (2:35.47), 400 IM (5:25.60)
USA-Swimming Highlights:  US Open Qualifier, Junior National Qualifier, Sectional Champion (400, 800, 1500 Free, 800 Free Relay), AA Ohio State Champions, Zone Open Water Champion, 2 Time Scholastic All-American
High School Highlights:    State Finalist 3 years, State Runner-Up (Sophomore year), School Record Holder, GWOC Swimmer of the Year, High School All-American
Extracurricular Activities:   National Honor Society, Chemistry Club, Renaissance, Pinecrest Swim Coach, Hospital Volunteer
When I'm not swimming, I like to: Sleep, Wakeboard, Kneeboard, DDR, and Hang out with my friends
Favorite Food: Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream
Favorite Movie: Talladega Nights, Napoleon Dynamite, Vision Quest, Peaceful Warrior
Favorite Quote: "When we feel stuck, going nowhere -even starting to slip backward- we may actually be backing up to get a running start."
Best Part About the Raiders:  The coaches and swimmers that not only become your friends but your second family as well.
Tip for the Younger Raiders: Have fun, be happy, don't care about what people think and love what you do. And don't forget to "take out the trash"- that's everything that keeps you from being in the moment.

Xenia (OH) High School

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