Vanguard University

The athlete: Adonis joins the Blue and Gold in 2012 for his first season?transferred from Chandler Gilbert CC in Arizona?played for coach Russell Luce and batted .299?was 7-7 on stolen base attempts as a sophomore?played at Niles West HS in Illinois?was two time captain and First-Team All-Conference?Academic All-Conference and was awarded for being the athlete with the best character on and off the field?two-time regional champions?batted .390 for his high school career?hit nine homeruns and stole 21-21 base as a senior.

The person: Adonis, born November 9, 1990, to parents Gus and Georgia, in Lincolnwood, Illinois?has four siblings?likes to eat pizza and mint chip ice cream?watches "Pawn Stars" on TV and the movie "Goodfellas"?roots for the Chicago Blackhawks and Dustin Pedroia?favorite bible verse is Philippians 4:13?enjoys working out and hanging with family and friends?faith, loyalty, and honesty are the most important characteristics to have?respects his parents for always being there for him?and sports has taught him to be mentally and physically tough.

His thoughts: I decided to come to Vanguard because of its location.