Vanguard University

The Athlete: Michael is a sophomore academically, but a freshman on the swim team, after joining the Lions for the first-ever swim program?came to VUSC from Crescenta Valley High School in La Crescenta, California?graduated from CVHS in 2008?swam a 0:28 in the 50-meter fly?also was part of the 3-time league champion polo team at Crescent Valley...has been swimming for six years.

The Person: Michael was born to parents Brad and Roberta in Los Angeles, California?born on October 5, 1989?is majoring in Business Administration at Vanguard?likes to eat at Casa Blanca?prefers the color blue and the number 28?likes watching the movie "Annapolis" and the TV show "Southland"?roots for the LA Kings?sports hero is Peter Forsberg?hobbies include snowboarding, surfing, and skateboarding?thinks the most important character trait a person can have is honesty?most respects Ben Wood, because he has always been there for him?life has taught him that nothing worth having comes easy?has learned perseverance from swimming.

His Thoughts: The thing I love most about VU is the community.