James Parke '04

Men's Soccer

2004 SAAC Scholar Athlete

Hometown: Upper Montclair, NJ
High School: The Montclair Kimberly Academy
Position: Defender
Major: Economics

Up Close and Personal

Favorite Professor(s) and why:  While I have had a number of great professors, professors Bradfield and Wu are two that stick out. Both have been very supportive and helpful in the classroom and easy to approach about non-academic issues. Professor Bradfield is the team's academic advisor and Professor Wu is an avid soccer fan.

Favorite athletic moment at Hamilton:  First, beating St. Lawrence at St. Lawrence in the second round NCAA tournament and ending their ridiculous winning streak. Second, hosting the semifinal round of the NCAA tournament against Messiah on a snow covered field.

Other campus Group/Activities/Clubs/or Sports (Varsity or IM):  Current IM Indoor Soccer Champion and member of Hamilton Investors.

What have you learned or gained by participation in this sport?:  I've had a number of positive experiences resulting from my time with the team. I really enjoyed being around a great group of people working together towards a single goal.