2011: Competed in all eight races for the Seahawks ... top 6 runner in all races ... ran the fastest time amongst the first-year class ... first Seahawk runner to cross the finish line at Paul Short and DeSales Invitational ... No. 2 finisher at Salisbury Fall Classic, Coach Achtzehn Classic (York, Pa.) and CAC Championships at York (Pa.) ... Season Best: 28:52 at Salisbury Fall Classic.

South River HS: 2011 graduate ... ran for Josh Carroll ... team captain ... Anne Arundel County Sportsman of the Year ... Coaches Award recipient in 2009 ... AP Scholar ... scholar-athlete ... achieved honor roll status ... Video Club.

Personal: David Richard Kersey ... Student Lecture Committee ... OAC staff member ... SAAC representative ... biology wet lab volunteer ... born March 10, 1993 in Laurel, Md. ... son of Richard and Jeanne Kersey ... has two older siblings, Justin and Rachael.

Why St. Mary's?: "It's a small liberal arts school on the water with a great academic reputation and friendly campus.  Plus I have the opportunity to participate in varsity athletics."

Best SMCM Sports Moment: "Being the first SMCM runner to cross the finish line at DeSales."