BANGOR, Maine — The Husson University men's cross country and track & field program announced its 2023-24 recruiting class on Wednesday featuring nine newcomers from Maine, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont and Rhode Island. 

Thomas Ayers
HIGH SCHOOL: Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical High School, Danvers, Mass.
 
EVENTS/PR'S: 
100M: 12.74
Long Jump: 18'1"
Triple Jump: 32'9.5"
Javelin: 100'
 
ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENTS: 

• Three-year varsity track and field athlete
• Qualified for State Vocationals in long jump

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS: 

• Honors student
• Red Cross First Aid, CPR, and OSHA certifications
• Volunteered with his school

MAJOR: 
Exercise Science
 
WHY HUSSON: 
"I knew I wanted to go to a smaller school to build close relationships but wanted the feeling of a Division 1 campus. When I first visited campus I knew that Husson fit that description. I heard many great things about how the class sizes are small enough so that the teacher can help you personally and how during athletic events and other events around campus everyone gets involved. I feel that Husson is the place I can go and build my future with confidence."

Micah Bryan
HIGH SCHOOL: George Stevens Academy, Blue Hill, Maine
 
EVENTS/PR'S:
400M: 1:01.34
800M: 2:16.12
1600M: 5:00.73
3200M: 11:05.44
5k: 18:00.18
 
ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENTS:

• Cross country Class C state championship team
• Three-sport varsity athlete

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS:

• Honors student

MAJOR:
Undeclared
 
WHY HUSSON:
"When I was looking for a college I was looking for a community that I feel will support me and allow me to pursue and achieve my goals. Throughout the entire process of applying and searching for colleges, Husson has really stood out in showing that they care."

Pablo Garcia
HIGH SCHOOL: Brewer High School, Brewer, Maine
 
EVENTS AND PR'S:
55H: 8.45
110H: 17.58
300H: 44.80
Pole Vault: 11'
Triple Jump: 39'9.75"
 
ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENTS:

• Three-sport varsity athlete
• Team top-point scorer freshmen and senior year for indoor track and field

MAJOR:
Undeclared
 
WHY HUSSON:
"I chose Husson because I was drawn to the sense of community and family that the school embodies, as well as the excellent coaching that the school offers."
  
Dillon Haughton
HIGH SCHOOL: East Hartford High School, East Hartford, Conn.
 
EVENTS/PR'S: 
55M: 6.99
200M: 23.92
100M: 11.72
Long Jump: 20' 0.75
 
ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENTS:

• Varsity track and field athlete all four years
• Captain for track and field

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS:

• Honors student 

MAJOR:
Business Administration
 
WHY HUSSON:
"I picked Husson University because they treat you like family and when I stepped on campus, I knew this was one and the people where so nice and helpful"
 
Thomas Hinton
HIGH SCHOOL: Lake Region Union High School, Barton, Vt.
 
EVENTS/PR'S: 
300M: 41.33
300H: 46.74
600M: 1:38.49
5k: 19:41.0
 
ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENTS: 

• Three-sport varsity athlete
• Cross Country and indoor track and field Captain
• Member of record setting 4x400 indoor and outdoor 

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS: 

• NHS member
• Spanish Club, Cooking Club, Student Body, FBLA, and Theatre
• Award of Excellence in Biology and Spanish
• Edward Jones Scholars award for three years
• Volunteered at Northern Vermont Regional Hospital in the Med-Surg unit

MAJOR: 
Pre-Med
 
WHY HUSSON: 
"One of the things that I looked for in a college while in the college search process was a particular type of community. I wanted to find a college that offered great academics and atmosphere. Husson, out of the other colleges I applied to, met these standards and then some. It just felt as if I was walking into a large family each time I visited, and I cannot wait to be part of that!"

Gage Moody
HIGH SCHOOL: Erskine Academy, China, Maine
 
EVENTS/PR'S: 
100M: 12.56
200M: 25.85
400M: 1:00.49
Long Jump: 18'10.25"
 
ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENTS: 

• Two-sport varsity athlete
• Indoor and outdoor team captain

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS:

• Honors student 

MAJOR:
Criminal Justice/Psychology 
 
WHY HUSSON:
"The sense of community at Husson is very unique. Of all the colleges I have visited it seems to be the most student oriented. The sense of family I have found is unique to only that of Husson."

Mykal Roberson
HIGH SCHOOL: East Hartford High School, East Hartford, Conn.
 
EVENTS/PR'S: 
110H: 15.85
Long Jump: 18'5"
High Jump: 6'2"
 
ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENTS:

• Indoor and outdoor varsity athlete throughout high school
• Indoor and outdoor team captain 

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS: 

• Honors student
• Drumline Sergeant of EHHS Marching Band Leadership Team

MAJOR: 
Finance
 
WHY HUSSON: 
"After my first visit to Husson University it was decided. A lot of success in the academic department was the main factor but the comfortable and kind environment filled with opportunity is what brought it home for me."
 
Octavio Rodriguez
HIGH SCHOOL: Saint Raphael Academy, Pawtucket, R.I.
 
EVENTS AND PR'S:
Discus: 118'6"
Javelin: 128'3"
Shot Put: 42'10.5"
Weight Throw: 40'0.5"
 
MAJOR:
Exercise Science
 
WHY HUSSON:
"I picked Husson because it has what I want to study and I can continue doing the sport I love."

Brian Vale
HIGH SCHOOL: Apponequet Regional, Lakeville, Mass.
 
EVENTS/PR'S: 
400M: 54.8 
600M: 1:29.46 

ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENTS: 

• Three-year Track and Field Athlete
• 2023 Winter Track South Coast Conference All-Star Honorable Mention

 
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS: 

• Honor Roll Student
• Consistent volunteer work through athletics and school

MAJOR:
Exercise Science - Physical Therapy 
 
WHY HUSSON: 
"I felt very at home at Husson from the start, unlike other schools I visited. Everyone I met was so nice and so welcoming, and I had no doubt this is where I wanted to spend the next four years of my life. I felt as though Husson would help me to come out the other end as exactly the person I wanted to become."