The Giamberdino File
Four-year member of Cross Country and Track teams at St. Francis College Prep … Three-time All-Conference selection in Cross Country and Track … Three-time Academic All-Conference selection … Qualified for the Illinois State meet six times between Cross Country and Track … Two-time All-State in 4 x 800m relay and Cross Country … Senior year team captain ... Recipient of Spartan Award … Named Illinois State Scholar … Recipient of Religion Department Award for Excellence
As a Scot
2011 All-Conference selection … 2011 Most Valuable Runner for the Scots … 2012 Most Valuable Teammate … Holds the 19th fasted 8K time in Macalester history (26:04) … Also has the 4th fastest mile in school history (4:21) … Member of Mac Catholics … Intramural Ultimate Frisbee participant … Volunteer at Adams Spanish Immersion School in St. Paul … Studied abroad in Lima, Peru during Spring 2014
Why did you choose to attend Macalester?
I chose to attend Mac because of the quality education I knew I would receive. Macalester offered the unique opportunity for me to continue my running career while also gaining valuable skills in preparation for post-collegiate life.
What has your experience at Macalester meant to you so far?
My time at Mac has meant growing to be the individual I am today. I have become a life-long learner, and gained experience in dedicating myself to the various parts of my life.
How has your experience as a student-athlete at Macalester helped shape you as an individual?
My time as a student-athlete at Mac has taught me to really enjoy the moment. Whether racing against other elite athletes, or applying myself in the classroom, Mac has instilled in me a love for truly engaging with a plethora of different activities, all of which I have used to help grow as an individual.
How has your experience as a student-athlete at Macalester prepared you for life after graduation?
Having spent four years at Mac, I am confident in my ability to fully articulate myself to the outside world, and interact on a more meaningful level with individuals around me. My running career has taught me the importance of dedication, whether to my sport or my academics, and I have gained valuable insight regarding the importance of entering any task with the right mindset.
