Clark Misener '24 Recruiting Profile
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Personal Statement
I want a college that is going to challenge me in my classes and in the pool. Just like in competitive swimming, I know I will enjoy college most if I put a lot of work into it, and I plan to give it my all.
Most recruits, including me, have been swimming competitively for a long time, but my progress was interrupted two years ago by heart surgery and a hard recovery. During a long course practice in June 2021, my heart started racing out of control and my arms and legs went limp. That day changed my life. I found out that I had a rare genetic heart defect that was life-threatening. Heart surgery that summer was successful but the recovery has been a long process – especially mentally. When I was finally able to get back in the pool, I struggled at practice and every day I wanted to quit. Since I had fallen so far behind in my training, it forced me to develop a tenacious work ethic. My perseverance started to pay off this season when I dropped over 20 seconds in the 500 FR to qualify for VA 6A States and swim a 4:50.09 at the championship. Now that I am fully recovered, I am just getting started in the pool.
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 3 years
- 2023 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- 1st Team All-Region, 1st Team All-State, 1st Team All-Conference
Team Awards
- Regional 2nd Place, Conference Chanmps
- 2022 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- 1st Team All-Region
Team Awards
- Regional 3rd Place, District Champions
- 2021 Varsity Team
Team Awards
- District Champions
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 8 seasons
- 2023 Nations Capital Swim Club (NCAP)
- Nations Capital Swimming; 2012 - 2023
- 2022 Nations Capital Swim Club (NCAP)
- 2021 Nations Capital Swim Club (NCAP)
- 2020 Nations Capital Swim Club (NCAP)
- 2019 Nations Capital Swim Club (NCAP)
- 2018 Nations Capital Swim Club (NCAP)
- 2017 Nations Capital Swim Club (NCAP)
- 2016 Nations Capital Swim Club (NCAP)
Coach References
- Club Coach
- Stephen Clendenin - NCAP
- High School Head Coach
- Coach Aubrey May
Additional Sports
- Baseball
- 8 years
- Club/Travel Team
- Selected for All-Star Team four consecutive years. Position: Catcher
Statistics
| Event | 2022 Varsity Team |
|---|---|
| 500Y Free | 5:20.68 |
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
High School Information
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes.Are you in AP/IB classes?
Yes.Registered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- AwardsNational Merit Scholarship Commended Student Award 2023 AP Scholar with Distinction Award 2023 National Honor Society 2023 Jefferson State Swim Team 2023 Virginia High School League Scholar Athlete Award ('21, '22, '23) TJHSST Athletic Honor Roll ('21, '22, '23) All-District Award ('21, '22, '23) All-Region Award ('21, '22, 23) All-State Award ('23) Virginia Science Olympiad State Team ('20) PVS Scholar Athlete Award ('22, '23)
- ActivitiesScientific Research Experience: Summer 2023: Naval Research Laboratory, US Department of Navy, SEAP Apprentice 8 week research project conducted in the Ocean Sciences Division of the NRL. Competitive Selection Summer 2022: Aspiring Volgenau School of Engineering, George Mason University - ASSIP Research Intern; Conducted 8 week research project in GMU's Flood Hazards Lab. Competitive Selection Senior Year: TJ AV Oceanography & Geophysical Systems Research Lab Other TJHSST extracurriculars: Cardiology Club (Officer), Ocean Bowl, History Bowl, Environmental Club, Astronomy Club, Bible Club, Epidemiology Club Volunteer: Chesapeake Monitoring Cooperative, NOVA Soil & Water Conservation District, Second Story Great Falls Rapids Junior Coach Boys 9-10 (Summer '21, '22, '23)
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