Vanguard University

The Athlete: Joseph comes to Vanguard from Chaffey High School in Ontario, California?swam for Head Coach Jeff Brown?high school teammate of Ryan Hastings, Poonsak Zithisakthanakul, and John Caparelli, who all join him on the VU squad?was part of the CHS team who won a league championship and advanced to CIF?also played water polo and was named first-team all-league and "Best Offensive Player" for Chaffey?best time in the 50-yard freestyle is 23 seconds?has been swimming for four years.

The Person: Joseph was born to parents Bod and Janet, in Ontario, California?born on July 24, 1990?has two older brothers and one older sister?plans on majoring in international business while at VUSC?likes to eat at "Lucilles"?favorite movie is "Boondock Saints" and TV show is "Family Guy"?prefers the number 11 and the color blue?favorite Bible verse is James 1:12?roots for Vanguard athletics?sports hero is Michael Phelps?hobbies include going to the beach, hanging with friends, and eating?thinks that loyalty is the top characteristic a person can possess?most respects his grandpa?has learned that life has its ups and downs?swimming has taught him to persevere?career goal is to be honest and successful.

His Thoughts: I chose to attend Vanguard because I like the community and athletic aid.