Eastern Connecticut State University

High School: Four-year cross country, indoor and outdoor track athlete…primary track and field events included the high jump, long jump, 800 and 4x800…senior track captain and MVP… second in Class S high jump as a senior… member of conference’s Small Division 4x800 championship relay…

PERSONAL: born Daniel M. Shenkle May 27, 1993… Parents: Susan and Martin… Sibling: Steven (brother)... Major: Mathematics... Career Plans: Teaching… Residence: Lebanon, CT...

DANIEL... REVEALED

Favorite aspect of Eastern:­­ I like the small class sizes and the ability to talk to professors one on one for help.
Favorite aspect of my sport: I like how it is both an individual and team sport at the same time.
Personal goal for the season: I’d like to run an 8K in 27 min or faster.
Pre-game ritual: Eat a lot of carbs the night before, make sure my socks and shoes are on just right, and go for it.
Favorite sport other than my own: Football (The one played in America that is).
My favorite moment playing sports: When I’m having a great day and feel like I can easily attain my best times.
My most disappointed moment playing sports: When I’m having a really bad day and I feel tired right from the starting line.
My most overused phrase: I’m not sure about this one.
Biggest rival: Hills
Most visited website: Google
Favorite song: I listen to all kinds of music so this would depend on the situation. My favorite song to run to however is Hideaway by Kiesza
Dream job: Does race car driver count?
Favorite professional or amateur team: Eastern XC and Track of course! If I had to pick a second place it would probably be the Patriots.
Last movie I’ve seen: Captain Phillips.
Favorite movie quote: “You can’t win a marathon without putting some Band-Aids on your nipples.” Dave Harken, Horrible Bosses
Favorite musical artist: This changes all the time.
Favorite athlete: Ryan Hall
Most despised professional athlete: Umm… Rocky?
If I could describe myself in one word, it would be: Sarcastic
In 10 years, I hope that I am not: Incapable of running.
If you won lotto, what would you do with the money?: What size lotto?
Favorite subject in school: Mathematics
Favorite smell: Fresh baked cookies.
If I could travel anywhere in the world, it would be to: I’ve always wanted to go to the Alps.
One thing or person I would bring if I was stranded on a deserted island: A satellite phone so I can call for help.
This is impossible: Nothings impossible with imagination.