"Northeast High senior runs right at the challenge." (Baltimore, MD)

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<p>[Northeast</a> High senior runs right at the challenge](<a href=“http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/highschool/bal-va.ar.profile12apr12,0,6579244.story]Northeast”>http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/highschool/bal-va.ar.profile12apr12,0,6579244.story)</p>

<p>"An excellent student and accomplished musician, Northeast senior Austin Lopez was looking for a challenge that would take him outside of his comfort zone when he began high school. He found running. Lopez, a distance runner for Northeast’s outdoor track and field team for four years, ran cross country for three and participated for two years in indoor track. Taking part in athletics, he said, has brought camaraderie, a formidable challenge and a diversion from his other activities at Northeast. Lopez is the school’s valedictorian, maintaining a 4.56 weighted grade point average. Last week, he was accepted by Princeton… (continued)</p>

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<p>Congratulations, Austin!</p>

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<p>Thank you so much! I have to admit it was very eerie when my dad sent me the link to this forum and I saw my name on one of the threads- he must lurk around the college confidential forums more than I do!</p>