WESTFIELD HIGH SCHOOL:
Competed in track and cross country at Westfield High School in Marion, Ind. ... Was a Scholar-Athlete in 2006 and 2010 ... Finished first at the Westfield Invite in the 800-meters.

PERSONAL/MISCELLANEOUS:
Born February 16, 1991 ... Son of John and Cary Strycker ... Has one sister, Sarah ... Referee's soccer ... Was a member of the Japanese American Club ... Lists traveling and ultimate frisbee as interests ... Plans to major in marketing and minor in Japanese ... Would like to live and work abroad after graduation.