Tom Baran

Newcomer
Freshman
Chicago, Ill. (Niles-Notre Dame)

High School:  Named All-East Suburban Catholic Conference both his junior and senior years and conference “runner of the year” as a senior…a state qualifier as a senior…named Pioneer Press all-area his freshman, junior and senior seasons…coached by Mike Jankowksi…four-year member of the track and field team, named all-conference twice and all-area three times…member of the basketball team his freshman and sophomore years…National Honor Society member, Illinois State Scholar, Illinois High School Association Scholar-Athlete, U.S. Army Reserve Scholar-Athlete, East Suburban Catholic Conference all-academic, honor student and graduated with honors.

Personal:  Double major in biology and secondary education…born Oct. 1, 1989.