STUDENT IN STUDENT-ATHLETE
» 2024-25 Hawai‘i Hilo Student-Athlete Academic Honors
2024 (Freshman): Did not play in any matches ... Helped Vulcans to inaugural PacWest Conference Championships postseason tournament, falling to Westmont in double overtime in the semifinal round (Nov. 14).
BEFORE HAWAI‘I HILO
» 2024 graduate of Maui High School (Hawai‘i)
» Played four seasons of varsity soccer for coach Timothy Akina
» Club/Travel Teams: Albion SC Hawaii
» Other Sports: Swimming
PERSONAL
» Born July 2006 in Hawai‘i
» Parents: Keiko and Neil Swanson
» Has two younger siblings and a dog named Nalu
» Career Aspirations: Physical Therapist
» Major: Chemistry – Health Sciences
» Major: Kinesiology & Exercise Sciences
WHY HAWAI‘I HILO
» "It’s close to home and the sense of community with genuine people seems to be strong here. The ocean is also a large part of my life so having the opportunity to stay near it is an opportunity I couldn’t pass up."
FAVORITES
» Hobbies: Playing Guitar, Spearfishing, Fishing, Surfing
» Sports Moment: "Scored a goal as a center back to win an important game."
» Sports Teams: Man City
» Athletes: Kobe Bryant, Micheal Jordan, Ronaldo, Neymar Jr, Van Dijk
» Movies: Interstellar, Rush Hour, Whiplash
» Shows: Breaking Bad, The Office
» Musicians: Future, Drake, Jimi Hendrix
» Game Day Song: Young Metro by Future/Metro Boomin/The Weeknd
» Quote: “Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for you are with me, your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” -Psalms 23:4
» Video Games: Fortnite
