Vanguard University

The athlete: Brandon returns for his senior season, his second year as a member of the Pride?made 51 starts for VUSC at second base?hit .247 with four doubles, four homeruns, and 26 RBI?made a team-high 134 putouts in the field?came to Vanguard from Cerritos College in Norwalk, California?played two years for Coach Ken Gaylord in the South Coast Conference?hit .276 with 22 RBI for Cerritos?helped his squad to a #11 ranking and the postseason?graduated from La Mirada High School, in La Mirada, California, in 2007?had a 3.3 GPA while at LMHS?played for Coach Kim Brooks?named All-Conference as well as All-CIF?high school highlights were playing at Dodger Stadium for CIF and winning the conference three straight seasons?has played baseball for 16 years?also played hoops in high school?solid middle infielder?has good instincts?brings passion to the diamond ever day?will provide the Lions with stability once again in 2011. 

The person: Brandon Paul was born to parents Henry and Rosa on May 21, 1989?born in Bellflower, California?nickname is "Porter"?has two older brothers and one younger sister?majoring in Business Administration at VUSC?likes to eat at home?favorite actor is Will Smith?likes watching "ESPN", "Baseball Tonight", and "The History Channel" on TV?favorite film is "Tombstone"?roots for the Angels and Lakers?favorite color is Blue and number is 7?hobbies include playing sports, watching movies, and hanging with friends?believes personality and honesty are the most important characteristics one can have?most respects Christ because he died for our sins?baseball has taught him teamwork and communication?career goal is to be a successful business man and raise a good family. 

Senior Reflection: My favorite thing about Vanguard is the community.