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Michael Starr
Year: SO
Hometown: San Ramon, CA
High School: Monte Vista HS
College: Harvey Mudd
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 160

Life at HMC: Molecular Biology Major

On Court: All-court player who hits two hands on both sides...highly touted junior player who won Northern California B18s Sectionals and ranked as high as #60 nationally...as a freshman won ITA West Regionals (defeating teammate William Ellison in the final) and ITA Division III Nationals singles titles in the fall of 2006...became the first Division III player in twelve years to win a match at the ITA Small College Super Bowl, after defeating the Junior College Champion Paul Fitzgerald in the semifinals...ranked #1 nationally in Division III fall 2006 singles rankings...injured knee (torn left ACL) in first dual match of spring, which caused him to miss remainder of 2007 season...finished with a 10-1 singles record and 3-1 doubles record and earned singles All-American honors... this season missed ITA West Regionals in order to strengthen left knee and practice.

Tools: Vokl C10 Pro strung with Gosen Polylon Comfort 16 strung at 60 lbs

Personal: Eldest of three boys...hobbies include photography, writing, guitar, soccer, and snowboarding...at one time collected Sobe lids...favorite players are Sampras, Federer, and Sebastien Grosjean for their movement, style and cool disposition.

Favorite Food... fruits, italian food, seafood

Favorite Movie... Amelie

Favorite Book... Calvin and Hobbes

Ideal Vacation Spot... France or Norway or a tropical island or a cabin on a snowy mountain or a multitude of other places, as long as it is with people I like (e.g., good friends).

Being a student/athlete for CMS is... fun

One TV show I can't miss... Cowboy Bebop

In my spare time I...do whatever I feel like doing

Most people don't know this about me... I got a citation in 1'st grade for calling a girl a bad name

Most people wouldn't guess this about me... see previous answer

One word I would use to describe myself would be...variable

One word others would use to describe me would be...quick

I'm happiest when I'm... done with an accomplishment that I am proud of.

Before I die, I want to... Learn to speak and understand fluent French, learn to sight read sheet music (quickly), learn to play the piano (well), learn to play guitar (decently), learn to play the accordion, win at least one low-level pro tennis tournament, do some form of research that benefits people/humanity.

With a million dollars, I'd... finish paying off my college tuition and loans.

My mama always said... "[Insert bad thing that has happened here], but at least your teeth are white."

I'm ashamed that I... [I am not ashamed of anything].