Gurekovich

Name: Luke Gurekovich

High School: Bellwood-Antis

Hometown: Tipton

Sport: Cross country/track and field

Position: Distance runner

College choice: PSU Altoona

Other colleges considered: None

Why I chose Penn State Altoona: “I like that Penn State Altoona is a smaller campus, and I think the campus scenery is very nice.”

Greatest high school achievement: Lettering in cross country and track

Coach Nick Lovrich’s quote: “Luke has been a very positive person on our track team. He has worked very hard to achieve his goals and is always willing to do what ever the team needs him to do. It has been great seeing him grow as a person and as a runner. We are very excited to see what he does at the next level. Penn State is getting an outstanding young man.”

How I got my start running track and cross country: “Growing up, I always loved watching track and wanted to compete in the sport in high school.”

Favorite college growing up: Penn State

Other interests: Ice skating with friends, going to the movies, playing pinball

What getting to compete in college means to me: “For me, this is an opportunity to keep running competitively, and to keep improving upon what I enjoy doing.”

Probable college major: Business

Parents: Sean and Karen Gurekovich