HIGH SCHOOL: 2010 D-3 CIF semifinalist ... Third-Tem CIF ... second in California Regional Distance Swim ... 42.62 time in 100 freestyle ... 22.61 time in 50 freestyle ... 2009 CIF D-4 finalists ... CIF D-4 semifinalists in 2008.

PERSONAL: Father Lawrence and mother Catherine ... half-sister Nicole ... majoring in economics ... enjoys playing disc golf, swimming and surfing ... was a member of Model United Nations in high school.

Why Santa Clara? I chose Santa Clara because of its strong academics and ample athletic opportunities.