Macalester College Athletics

As a Scot
Hosts a show on WMCN Radio … Briggs House Student Employee … Writes for The Mac Weekly … Instructor of Zumba/Yoga Health and Wellness Classes.

2018
Ran in five races during the year… Logged his fastest 8k of the season at the Roy Griak Invitational, finishing the 8k in 28:01, which was good for a 35^th place finish… Completed the MIAC Championship course in 29:45.

2017
Competed in eight races throughout the season… Opened the year with a 31^st place finish at the Augsburg Open, completing the 5k in 17:47… Also placed within the top-35 at the Falcon Invitational 8k with a time of 29:01… Took 15^th at the Summit Cup four-mile on Sept. 21, finishing in 23:52… Recorded his first sub-28-minute 8k at the MIAC Championships on Oct. 28… Improved that time at the Central Region Championships, posting a PR of 27:42.

Before Mac
Named Press Democrat North Coast Section Scholar Athlete competing for Sonoma Valley High School … Elected SVHS Student Body President … Named Northern California Boys and Girls Clubs Youth of the Year for 2016 … Seal of Biliteracy recipient … Students Rising Above Member

Why did you choose to attend Macalester?
I was attracted to Macalester because it was very accepting and vibrant. Being a small and intimate school, the many personal connections I made with students, staff, and professors during my visit made me excited to attend and continue to make more friendships on the track and field team, in my classes, and in other on campus activities. Macalester convinced me that they will be completely invested in helping me succeed and grow.

What has your experience at Macalester meant to you so far?
Being at Macalester has helped me view many things through a new perspective and help me become my best self. The classes I have taken, the professors I have had, and the students from all over the world that I have met have instilled in me a strong sense of identity, as well as being committed to the mission of eventually making a difference in society once I graduate. Macalester's community continues to be vibrant, active, and engaged - I enjoy my time here with every passing day. I am constantly reassured that everyone has a place within this community, whether it is in a student org, sports, music, or the endless opportunities found in the Twin Cities, because everyone is passionate about something. The opportunity to share that passion within a very tight-knit community is astounding because you are bound to learn something new everyday that can be applied in your own life and in the bigger picture of society. Macalester has invested in my growth through many resources, classes, and activities that will help me reach the success I am striving for in both my personal and professional life.

How has your experience as a student-athlete at Macalester prepared you for life after graduation?
I have met many diverse, passionate, vibrant people at Macalester that have opened me up to many perspectives and funds of knowledge. I feel that I have been exposed to many different experiences that have allowed me to unlock hidden passions and skills that will serve me well in society. I have learned how to be patient, trusting in others, and now how to be a leader and help my teammates. Most importantly, I have learned that it is about team success, and that individual success is always a product of that.