Jared Barkemeyer

Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Los Lunas, N.M.
High School:
Belen
Position:
Discus, Hammer, Shot Put

JUNIOR (2011): Competed in the shot put and hammer throw during the outdoor season...posted a career-best 162[apos]6' to finish fifth at the Potts Invitational...also picked up top-10 finishes at the CSU-Pueblo Invitational, Colorado Invitational and New Mexico Tailwind Invitational...competed in the shot put during both the indoor and outdoor seasons...tossed a career-best 43[apos]10½' during the indoor season at the Robert Shine Invitational...recorded an outdoor-best distance of 42[apos]1½' at the Colorado Invitational...also participated in the weight throw during the indoor season...posted a personal-best distance of 51[apos]10½' at the Don Barrett Duals...academic all-conference selection. SOPHOMORE (2010): Competed in the shot put and weight throw during the indoor season...recorded a career-best 37[apos]3¼' in the shot put at the Air Force Invitational...added a career-best weight throw distance of 45[apos]1' at that meet...tossed the shot put and hammer throw during the outdoor season...posted a distance of 41[apos]3' in the shot put at the Colorado Invitational...threw a career-best 160[apos]5' in the hammer throw to finish ninth at the Front Range Classic...that throw was ranked third on the team. FRESHMAN (2009): Did not compete. HIGH SCHOOL: Belen High School...earned two letters in football and three letters in baseball...received all-academic honors in both sports...also claimed all-district honorable mention selections...FFF member...served as president of the National Honor Society...class valedictorian. PERSONAL: Full name is Jared Scott Barkemeyer...son of Jacob and Debbie Barkemeyer...has two older brothers, Jason and Jacob...Jason served in the Army for five years and is currently in the National Guard...majoring in management...future plans include becoming a pilot...was named to the Commandant[apos]s List for excellence in military performance...has been named to the Dean[apos]s List...hobbies include crossfit training...member of Cadet Squadron 10.