Vanguard University

The Athlete: David is back in the pool for the Blue and Gold for his senior campaign, his second year as a member of the Pride swim team?also a member of VU men's water polo team?played water polo for West Valley Junior College in Saratoga, California, for two years?played for Coach Bruce Watson?was a team captain and led his team to consecutive third-place finishes at the State Championships?prepped at Salinas High School?was named MVP of his team and led his squad to the league championship?also swam at Salinas...very fast in the pool.

The Person: David was born on April 26, 1990, in Ventura, California?parents are Joe and Leslie?has two older sisters?pursuing a degree in Political Science?likes to eat at "Great Mex"?favorite movie is "Gladiator" and TV show is "The Office"?lists Heath Ledger and Russell Crowe as his favorite actors?likes to surf, go to the beach, and mountain bike?thinks that respect is the most important characteristic for a person to have?most respects his father?career goal is to be involved with international politics.