2008-09: CACs: Finished 12th in 1650 free (18:08.26) ... 13th in 500 free (5:06.83) ... 16th in 200 free (1:53.78).  

The McDonogh School: Two-sport athlete at McDonogh ... Scott Ward coached him in both swimming and water polo ... earned the Coach's Award in water polo in 2007 ... served as the water polo team captain in 2008 ... was named to the honor roll 10 times. 

Personal: Ronald Nelson Michael, IV ... part of the St. Mary's American Chemical Society (SMACS) ... hopes to be a CAC champion and set a school record during his stint as a Seahawk ... born March 1, 1990 in Baltimore, Md. ... son of Bonnie and Ronald Michael ... has a younger brother named Stephen.

Why St. Mary's?: "Science programs, location, campus, facilities."