NAME: Jacob Szalewicz
AGE: 17
FAMILY: Mom Kelly, dad Ben; siblings: Emma, 24, Clara, 22, Evan, 12
SCHOOL YEAR: Senior
SPORTS YOU PLAY: Cross-country, indoor and outdoor track
FAVORITE SPORT, AND WHY: Cross-country is my favorite sport, because the team is super close and you make some really good friends who will stick with you for life. Everyone supports each other in everything they do, and it’s great.
MOST MEMORABLE MEET FOR YOU, AND WHY: My most memorable race was at nationals last spring in the 4×800 representing Hall High School in West Hartford, Connecticut. We (Connor Mayr, Jon York, Gabe Sisk and me) achieved All-American honors by placing sixth there. We also set a new school record for Hall at this meet by running our best time of the season by over 10 seconds.
PLANS FOR AFTER MHS: I’m currently planning on attending UMass Lowell in the fall.
MAJOR: Digital media
DO YOU WANT TO PLAY SPORTS IN COLLEGE: I’m committed to running track there next year.
DESIRED CAREER: I want to be an audio engineer.
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