A 2003 graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School ... born Aug. 12, 1985, in Denver ... son of Debra and Jeff Vaden ... majoring in pre-journalism ... personal bests: long jump - 23'5"; 110 high hurdles - 14.40 ... took home the Denver Public Schools title in the 110 high hurdles and 4x100 relay in both 2002 and 2003 ... part of a state championship winning 4x100 relay in 2003 ... placed second in the state in the long jump as a senior ... also a member of the UNC football team ... 2005 top marks in 200m Dash (23.13), 110m Hurdles (14.93), Long Jump (6.89m) ... finished first in Long Jump at Air Force Twilight Invitational (5/6/05) and third at D-1 Independent Track and Field Championships (5/15/05).