Tom Baran

Returnee
Sophomore
Chicago, Ill. (Niles-Notre Dame)

2008:  Injured and did not compete as a freshman.

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…mid-distance runner on the 2009 Carthage men’s track and field team…named to the fall 2008 Carthage dean’s list and to the fall 2008 Carthage athletic director’s honor roll…born Oct. 1, 1989.