Stephen Shashy

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Nickname:   Shash
Year of Graduation:    2008
Major:    English/Economics
Hometown & School:    McLean, VA  Potomac School
HS Events & PR's:    400 - 53.01, 200 - 24.3, Discus -116' 2', Shot Put -41' 0''
College Events & PR's:    200 - 25.04  400 - 54.8 Discus - 108'4", Javelin - 130', Relays
Accomplishments:    Potomac School Athletic Leadership Award 2004, All-MAC 2004 (HS), 4x400 3rd at the 2004 Virginia Division II State Championships, on the first men's relay teams (4x100, 4x400) from Potomac School to compete in the Penn Relays.
Interests:    Recreational activities , playing guitar, snow-skiing, reading, watching movies, swimming, writing.
Something random:    I'm a huge Jimmy Buffett fan, and my favorite movie is Jerry McGuire; and my favorite books are Catch-22 and Friday Night Lights. One-legged ducks swim in circles. Am in a huge rock band that kicks ass!
Why you chose Amherst:    The people that I met on my visits here, students, teachers, and coaches, impressed me with their collective sense of dedication, but it's greatest appeal was the pride they displayed in Amhest College as an institution, athletically and academically.I was impressed by the humble recognition people have here on all levels, professors, coaches, students, of the tremendous opportunity that Amherst presents to forward our education and formation not just in the classroom but in general.