Sponsor:
Educational Service Center of Lorain County, LaGrange, Ohio

Age, Grade:
16, Eighth Grade

School:
Sheffield Middle School, Sheffield Village, Ohio

Profile:

Named his school's "Scholastic Athlete of the Year" in the seventh grade, Tom plays football and throws shot put and discus for the track team. He is a member of his school's academic club, ski club, and band. He also participates in a districtwide video club. Tom loves to skateboard, listen to music, and play Xbox 360 with his friends. Active in his church, he plans to attend a mission trip with his youth group in June.