Kyle Abner Class: Senior Hometown: Glenwood, N.J. High School: Vernon Township Event: Backstroke

Academic Honors -- Has been named to the Naval Academy's Commandant's List in four terms ... named to the 2007 and `08 Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.

2007-08 -- Placed seventh in the 100 back, ninth in the 200 IM and 11th in the 200 back at the Patriot League Meet ... recorded career-best times in both backstroke events at the championship.

2006-07 -- Won both backstroke events at the Bison Invite ... set a season-best time of 52.51 in the 100 back against Army ... recorded a season-best clocking of 1:55.35 in the 200 back during the prelims at the Patriot League Meet.

2005-06 -- Won the 200 IM and placed second in the 200 free at the Navy Invite.

High School -- Graduated from Vernon Township High School ... earned a letter in swimming during each of his four seasons ... won four state titles as a member of the school's 200 medley relay team ... earned all-state accolades during each of his four years ... also attended The Kiski School prior to enrolling at Navy ... competed on the club level for the Newburgh Sharks.

Personal -- Kyle John Abner ... born Oct. 19, 1986, in Pequonnock, N.J. ... economics major.