Hampden-Sydney College

High School: 2020 graduate of Patrick Henry High School in Ashland ... finished fourth at the 2019 Region 4B Cross Country Championship, advancing to the State Meet ... finished 10th at the 2018 Region 4B Cross Country Championship, advancing to the State Meet ... team captain as a junior and senior ... also participated in indoor and outdoor track ... member of 4x800 meter indoor relay that established a new school record ... 4x800 meter indoor relay finished third at the 2020 4B Regional Championship, advancing to the State Meet ... outdoor track PRs include 800 meters (2:04.8), 1600 meters (4:42.97), 3200 meters (10:28) and 5K (16:33 at Foot Locker Outdoor National Championships) ... National Honor Society, Beta Club, Mu Alpha Theta, Science National Honor Society, Emerging Leaders, Hanover Scholars and the National FFA Organization ... All-American at the 2019 National Junior Olympic Cross Country Championships (17th in the 17-18 race)... All-American at the 2018 National Junior Olympic Cross Country Championships (24th in 15-16 race).

Personal: Son of Mark and Jennie Burcham … majoring in engineering physics … favorite TV shows include The First 48, Live PD, The Office and Parks and Recreation ... favorite sports figure is the late Steve Prefontaine ... greatest sports moments were winning the JV race at Milestat.com Cross Country Invite after falling in the Varsity A race and breaking the school record for the indoor 4x800 meter relay … hobbies include fishing, hunting, working on cars and hiking.

Why H-SC: “the size of the classes and how everyone made me feel welcome on my official visit”