Northwest HS: 2009 graduate ... ran for Beth Muehl ... did indoor and outdoor track as a junior ... PERSONAL BEST: 17:12 (5K).

Personal: Joseph Anthony Santangelo ... born April 9, 1991 in Gaithersburg, Md. ... son of Doug and Sallie Santangelo ... has five siblings, Amber, Shane, Bryan, Josh, and Kailissa ... his twin brother, Josh, is also a member of the Seahawk cross country team.

Why St. Mary's?: "The environment, friendly campus, etc."