Hometown:  Marion, NC

High School:  McDowell  High School

High School Activities and Honors:  Student Council, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Titan Lightning (Pep Club), Honor Roll, Basketball and Baseball

Major Course of Study at Western Carolina University:  Engineering Technology

Class Level:  Sophomore

WCU Activities, Clubs and Hobbies:  Orientation Counselor, Itramurals, Wesley Foundation (Campus Methodist Ministries), Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Base Camp Cullowhee, and supporting the Catamounts

Email Address:  repioch1@catamount.wcu.edu

Personal Fact:  I was born with a birth defect called cerebral palsy.  It affects my legs, but I don't let it get to me.  I am actually more active than many people who are otherwise fit.

Personal Quote:  "A dream is a goal with no deadline."