High School:
A 2011 graduate of Saint Ignacius High School, where he earned four letters in track and field and four in cross country
Helped lead team to a state cross country championship in 2009
Won the cross country district individual title in 2010
Was named all-state and team MVP as the cross country captain in his senior year
Served as his class president and was also a member of the student senate
Personal:
Son of Paul and Mary Sweeney
Majoring in economics
Has been named to the Commandant's List twice and the Superintendent's List once