Prep Accomplishments: Summa Cum Laude from Joliet West High School, National Honor Society (NHS), Mu Alpha Theta (MATH), National English Honor Society (NEHS), Hugh O'Brien Youth Leadership (HOBY), Appalachia Service Project (ASP), Math Team

Why IIT?: "The urban environment provides a density of opportunity and perspectives unavailable elsewhere. The expertise of the professors is unmatched, and I am very grateful to have earned the IIT Camras Scholarship (named after the esteemed Dr. Marvin Camras of Armour Institute)."

Favorite Athletes: Haile Gebrselassie and Coach Jay Johnson

Favorite Music Artists: "The Clash" and "Public Enemy"

Fun Fact: "Outside of running, I enjoy cooking, cycling, and reading. My favorite book is Kurt Vonnegut's "Cat's Cradle." You should read it if you haven't already!"