Tom Baran

Mid-Distance
Sophomore
Chicago, Ill. (Niles-Notre Dame)

High School:  Named All-East Suburban Catholic Conference both his junior and senior years …a state qualifier in the 800-meter run as a senior…named Pioneer Press all-area his sophomore, junior and senior seasons…coached by Mike Jankowksi…four-year member of the cross country 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…named to the fall 2008 Carthage dean’s list and to the fall 2008 Carthage athletic director's honor roll…member of the 2008 Carthage men’s cross country team…born Oct. 1, 1989.