At Monsignor McClancy High School: Ran cross country and track and field for four years...a two time Brooklyn-Queens cross country champion, two time state xc qualifier, three time outdoor B/Q two mile champion...B/Q indoor 3200m and 1600m champion and state qualifier...placed fourth at Eastern States and ninth at the National Scholastic Indoor Championships...received the Student Athlete Award...part of the Film Club, Photo Club and Choir.

Personal: Son of Miguel and Lilia Ortega...enjoys skateboarding, reading and cooking...major is currently undecided.