High School: Lettered two years in track and field as a sprinter ... as a senior, was third in the 55 at the state indoor meet, a state qualifier in the outdoor 400 and Shepard's Most Valuable Performer ... the team won the conference title his junior season ... qualified for state competition in the 400 and 4x400 relay as a sophomore ... also lettered two years in cross country ... four-year honor roll student.

Other: Son of Richard and Lois Sims ... business administration major.